John Herniman

John Herniman spent a large part of his career in corporate leadership roles spanning technical innovation in the supply chain, customer experience, quality, new product introductions and R&D. These roles included working at Agilent, Amazon, Apple, British Telecom and Hewlett Packard in both Silicon Valley (USA) and the UK. These experiences catalysed John’s research interests (for the last decade) which have focused on how large corporations socially innovate in addition to their technical innovation activities.

John completed his doctoral research at Canfield University in the UK, investigating the challenges social intrapreneurs experience in multinational companies.

John Herniman is a highly accomplished professional with an impressive track record in leadership roles across renowned organizations. Having served as Vice President, Director, and in leadership capacities, he contributed significantly to Quality and Customer Experience at HP/Agilent, Apple, and Intermec. His expertise also extends to Global Manufacturing and Operations, where he made substantial contributions at Amazon and HP/Agilent. Additionally, John played pivotal roles in R&D and Manufacturing Engineering at HP/Agilent and British Telecom.

Specializing in semiconductor and photonic devices, instrumentation, and consumer electronics, John brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. His educational background is equally noteworthy, with a PhD in Social Intrapreneurs in Large For-Profit Organizations, an MBA, an MSc in Semiconductor Science and Technology, and a Physics BSc. (Honors). He also holds a Certificate in Sustainable Business Practices. John Herniman is a multifaceted professional, blending academic excellence with a rich career in driving quality, customer experience, and global manufacturing and operations.

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