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John O'Donovan

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Chief Technology Officer at A&O Shearman
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

John ODonovan is the Chief Technology Officer at A&O Shearman, leveraging extensive experience leading technology divisions at major global media companies, including the Financial Times and Dow Jones. He earned a First Class degree from Kingston University and is described by colleagues as "technically knowledgeable and creatively talented, " with a track record of helping businesses exploit digital disruption.

He has driven pivotal projects like BBC iPlayer and has a deep interest in how technology can fundamentally change digital reach and drive growth. John actively promotes engagement with the tech startup community, particularly within the legal sector, encouraging innovation and collaboration between emerging companies and established global firms.

His career is marked by a distinctive transition from being the CTO of world-renowned publishers like the Wall Street Journal to spearheading technology at a magic circle law firm.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Chief Technology Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Legal Tech Innovation
He actively encourages legal tech companies to apply to 'Fuse, ' A&O Shearman's tech incubator, to accelerate their growth by working with a global law firm.
Digital Transformation
Has a strong track record of deploying technology to help major businesses in media and law, like the Financial Times and A&O Shearman, exploit digital disruption.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Chief Technology Officer
A&O Shearman
1-2019 - 5-2024
Chief Technology Officer
Allen and Overy
3-2017 - 12-2018
Chief Architect
TalkTalk
5-2015 - 5-2017
CTO, Consumer Products and Platforms
Dow Jones
3-2013 - 6-2015
CTO
Financial Times
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Education
1993 - 1997
First Class
Kingston University
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