John Hedlund

John Hedlund

President & CEO

John is an experienced leader with more than 35 years of leadership expertise in both domestic and international Fortune 500 companies as well as start-up enterprises. He has occupied senior management roles across a range of industries, including bioinformatics, industrial engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, and finance. His career trajectory includes serving as an executive officer and company founder, showcasing a robust foundation in processes, infrastructure, consulting, and operations.

John possesses a diversifed academic background, which includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, a Stanford Certificate in Advanced Project Management (SCPM) from Stanford University School for Professional Development, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business and Management. In addition to his extensive educational accomplishments, John distinguished himself as an NCAA National Volleyball Champion and an All-American volleyball player at USC. He further enhanced his athletic career by competing professionally in volleyball across Italy, England, and Germany. Additionally, John is a Black Belt in Kenpo Karate and serves as a junior instructor.