John Walsh

John is a commercially focused technology leader with a passion for driving customer-centric transformation through smart, sustainable use of digital solutions. Over the course of his career, he has held senior IT leadership roles across high-tech (Compaq and Hewlett-Packard), domestic appliances (Royal Philips Electronics), and FMCG (PepsiCo). In 2021, he was appointed Global CIO at Finlays — a Swire company and the world’s leading independent B2B supplier of tea, coffee, and botanical ingredients to beverage brands worldwide.

A strong believer in the power of technology to not only solve business challenges but also reduce environmental impact, John is increasingly focused on integrating carbon-aware thinking into IT decision-making — from infrastructure to software design. He frequently speaks at conferences on the intersection of technology, AI, and sustainability, helping both senior leaders and next-generation developers reimagine their roles in a low-carbon future.

John holds a Bachelor’s degree in IT & Telecommunications from the University of Limerick and an MBA from HEC Paris. He lives in London with his wife, Margarita, and their enthusiastic young puppy, “Max”.