John Milman is a sought-after member of the firm’s Technology & Digital Officer Practice, with particular expertise in software engineering-focused engagements. John leverages deep industry knowledge to advise clients, ranging from F50 to venture-backed companies, on transformational talent, culture and organizational design. He has recruited more than 400 technology executives for e-commerce, financial services, SaaS, retail, healthcare, industrial and consumer companies around the world. John is a multi-year recipient of Spencer Stuart’s prestigious Lou Rieger Quality Award, recognizing his tireless and exceptional client service skills.
Expertise
John specializes in functional leadership roles:
- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Product Officer
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Chief Technology Officer
- Chief Digital Officer
- VP of Engineering, Infrastructure and/or Architecture
Recent work
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Advising a privately held business on the verge of IPO on how best to recruit a new CIO
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Assisting a newly recruited CTO build out a leadership team with exceptional leaders from historically underrepresented groups for roles such as vice president of data, engineering, security and infrastructure
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Helping a Midwest industrial company recruit a CTO from the West Coast to accelerate its digital and innovation strategy
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Co-leading a chief digital officer search for a global consumer business based in Asia
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Leading several technology executive assessments focused on transformational leadership for a global company in the midst of a large acquisition
Previous experience
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Prior to transitioning into executive search, John advised companies on digital advertising as an account executive with Yahoo!
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John began his career in recruiting, working for early-stage and established digital and technology firms, such as comScore Networks.
Education
John graduated with a B.A. in speech communications from The University of Illinois and holds numerous technical certifications.