Summary
John Mayo-smith is a seasoned technology leader and managing partner with 13 years in his current role and over three decades of experience building products, platforms, and global engineering teams. He previously served as Global CTO and SVP Technology at R/GA, where he helped win major accounts, drove a billion dollars in digital innovation, and led pioneering large-scale projects like the searchable Ellis Island records site. Skilled at scaling agencies and assembling distributed talent, he blends hands-on technicalcraftsmanship with commercial acumen from an MBA at Columbia Business School. Known for pitching and securing high-value recurring business and for keeping organizations profitable through turbulent times, he pairs strategic vision with delivery discipline. Based in New York, he describes his approach as pragmatic and people-first—he works hard so his dog can have a better life, a small detail that underscores his grounded leadership style.
13 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Business Administration - MBA Business & Technology, Master of Business Administration - MBA Business & Technology at Columbia Business School
Franklin & Marshall College