John Wall

Current

Founder at Adalgo

Past

CEO at GxP Systems
Various - Engineering & Management at Kentz

Education

Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Imperial College London
University College Cork

Templemore CBS, Co. Tipperary

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Industry

Information Technology and Services

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John Wall’s Summary

A successful technology entrepreneur, interested in early to mid-stage technology businesses

Co-founded GxP Systems in 1997 - a technology & consulting firm that helps regulated organisations cope with regulations without losing their ability to compete in their markets & has served many of the world's top Lifescience manufacturers.

Early engineering career in variety or technical & management roles in Ireland, UK, Benelux & Middle East from mid 80's through mid '90s.

John Wall’s Specialties:

Enterprise Software & Applications,
Software Development & Systems Integration,
Strategic Management
Board and Advisory activity
Compliance & Validation,
Process & Manufacturing Automation,
Project & Programme Management

John Wall’s Experience

Founder

Adalgo

(Information Technology and Services industry)

2010 — Present (less than a year)

Startup business, details in due course
CEO

GxP Systems

(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

1997 — 2009 (12 years )

In 1997: began trading (as Lecan Technologies) in software development and systems integration & worked with multinationals in Healthcare, Technology and Process sectors on assignments in manufacturing automation and data management.

In 2001: narrowed focus to LifeScience manufacturing, invested in the development of Enterprise Software to assist firms in complying with FDA regulations. Renamed the company "GxP Systems" to reflect an concentration on LifeSciences and compliance.

In 2005: changed focus to compliance services, grew team to 100 by 2007.

Won "Sustained Excellence Award" in 2009 at it@cork awards, an award that recognizes a company that has been in technology sector for 7+ years with a strong record of growth, innovation, profitability or employment.
Various - Engineering & Management

Kentz

(Public Company; LSE; Construction industry)

1980 — 1995 (15 years )

In 1980: Joined M.F.Kent (later Kentz) as an Engineering student - worked in summer jobs through university.

In 1985: worked in Kuwait, followed by Luxembourg, Holland, Belgium, holding various technician/engineering and project management roles.

In 1989: returned to Irish HQ, worked in business development and general management. Led the management team in KTS that provided all the group's specialist comissioning services (Industrial Automation & IT, Building Services)

In 1992: was part of team that developed a new business in Design Enginering services (focussed initially on DCS upgrade for Oil & Gas facilities). Held technical & management roles until my departure upon completion of a major project for the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco).

John Wall’s Education

Stanford University Graduate School of Business

Executive Education 2009 — 2009

Attended Enterprise Ireland's 2009 "Leadership for Growth" programme in Stanford GSB. Great learning experience.
Imperial College London

M.Sc. , Control Systems , 1984 — 1985
University College Cork

B.E. , Electrical & Electronic Engineering , 1980 — 1984

Activities and Societies:

UCC Choir, UCC Choral Society, UCC Gaelic Football Club
Templemore CBS, Co. Tipperary

Secondary School 1975 — 1980