Recommendations
What colleagues and partners have to say about working with me.
“John played a key role in establishing the proper delivery practices and in developing a straightforward, practical approach for teams to introduce new model ideas and transform them into operational solutions. John brought focus and momentum to complex work. Whether working on product direction, enabling agentic AI workflows, or contributing to governance discussions, he consistently demonstrated the ability to cut through ambiguity and help teams move forward. What stood out to me most was his ability to connect long-term direction with day-to-day execution, without losing either.”
“John is one of the strongest product and technology leaders I have partnered with in my career. What stands out most is not only his technical strength but his deep commitment to making thoughtful, data informed decisions that truly move the business forward. From the beginning, he showed an exceptional ability to connect product vision with real world commercial needs. He sought out market realities, endeavored to listen closely to customers, and translated those insights into strategies that were both inspiring and practical.”
Susan Lenderts
Vice President of Global Healthcare and Life Sciences Sales
SAS
“John was brought in by the CEO to be the CIO at one of our portfolio companies (SurePoint). The CIO role at SurePoint requires both technical acumen, product management skills, project management skills, and general management chops – and John delivers on all counts. As the CTO of ParkerGale, I had the pleasure of working with John directly – and he was a joy to work with. I highly recommend John's work – and I have every intention of hiring him again for one of our companies!”
“John has vision, technical chops, and a relentless focus on outcomes. A true CEO of his products — and an AI early adopter — John has a firm grasp on the art of the possible. He clearly conveys the 'why' behind every product requirement. His competitive evaluations are comprehensive and insightful. He defines target markets with precision, and delivers clear, actionable requirements. John's abilities span both Dev and UX – which is the true differentiator in great Product Management. He dives into technical details and builds prototypes to clarify his vision and galvanize entire divisions.”
“John is not just a brilliant product strategy leader; he also has a deep, hands-on knowledge of generative and agentic AI techniques, and the vision to align organizations around using these tools to maximum effect. And on a personal note, John is one of the most thoughtful, personable, and hard-working guys I've ever known in my career. Any organization would be lucky to have the benefit his technical leadership and product vision.”
“John Boyd is one of the most experienced and professional senior executives I have had the privilege of working alongside. He is hardworking, humble, and consistently thinks both ambitiously and strategically. John's managerial expertise is also paired with a surprisingly deep technical knowledge, helping him lead even highly technical teams effectively. All in all, John is like the gold standard of executives: reliable, efficient, and independently valuable.”
William Collis
Head of Games
SAS
“John Boyd is the most creative and focused IT leaders I have worked with in my 42 years of experience. A vital asset to an emerging firm with critical skills in commercial technology development and maintenance. The best partner I have had as a Chief Operating Officer and as an Operations Manager over 40 years.”
“As a peer, I can talk with John about important business issues in a way that is like old friends. He keeps things light which makes it easy to form a working relationship with him. I've seen him extend this same attitude toward his team – he cares about the environment he creates. When faced with pressure, I've seen John work through it under control and present a thoughtful answer.”
“One of the traits I admire most about John is he instinctively knows how and when to go deep on a topic. Then, at the right time, he can rise to provide strategic leadership on even the largest scale projects. That's not easy for most executives – it's a skill and John has it mastered. Not only is John smart as a whip and amazing at what he does, he is also one of my favorite people to work with.”
“John is a clear thinker that has a keen ability to look around corners to see both opportunities and issues. John can quickly break down large and complex problems in a manner that makes them solvable. I highly recommend John if you need someone to build and execute on a strategy to advance your company.”
“I have yet to meet anyone that does not think highly of John's ability to think strategically and deliver results, as well as his engaging manner with partners, peers, subordinates, and leaders. Because of his expertise, innate leadership skills, and work ethic, he will out-perform, yet remain modest and humble. He is an asset to any team. John is the most capable and likable person I have had the privilege and pleasure to work with in my entire career.”
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