John Wall - Entrepreneur, Director, Adviser - Interested in early to mid-stage technology biz

Chairman, Board of Directors at GxP Systems

Nationality

Irish

Current location

Ireland

Work category

IT and Technology

Education

Masters/PostGrad

Co-founded GxP Systems in 1997 - a technology & consulting firm that helps regulated organisations cope with regulations - 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 Professional Experience

2010 - Present

Who42 - Associate

Part of the Equity Funding consulting team at WHO42.

"WHO42 will help you find the right investor for your business. We work with our clients to shape their business plans and prepare the documentation necessary to present the investment case."

2010 - Present

it@cork - Director

it@cork is an independent not-for-profit organisation representing the interests of ICT professionals in Cork. We currently represent 290 corporate members. Half day conferences, breakfast seminars, networking lunches, evening events and our Technology in Business Conference are run throughout the year. In 2009 we organised 30 events attended by nearly 1500 members. All employees of member companies enjoy the benefits of membership.

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Key Skills
Networking
2010 - Present

Adalgo - Founder / CEO

Startup business researching into web-based productivity framework

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2010 - Present

GxP Systems - Chairman, Board of Directors

GxP Systems, a leader in regulatory compliance consultancy and project management services, enables medical device, biotechnical and pharmaceutical clients to systematically and continuously lower the cost of compliance within their discovery, manufacturing, and supply chain facilities, without compromising compliance or quality.

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Key Skills
pharmaceutical Project Management Supply Chain
1997 - 2009

GxP Systems - CEO

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.

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Key Skills
automation data Data Management FDA Software Development
1980 - 1995

Kentz - Engineering & Management

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

From 1985: worked in Kuwait, Luxembourg, Holland, Belgium, in technician/engineering, project management roles.

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

In 1992: part of team that developed 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).

Key Skills
automation Business Development DCS engineering general management Project Management

John Wall's Education and Qualifications

2009

Masters/PostGrad - Executive Education

Stanford University Graduate School of Business

1985

Masters/PostGrad - Control Systems

Imperial College London

1984

Bachelor/Degree - Electrical & Electronic Engineering

University College Cork

1980

second level/high school education -

Templemore CBS, Co. Tipperary