John is focused on seeking out and acquiring niche vertical market software companies that are complementary to the existing portfolio, finding opportunities in new industries selectively, and on developing capabilities and leaders that can support the operating companies to ensure their long-term success.

Prior to Quadshift, John was the CEO of Shift Marketing, a company that was acquired by John, Danny Ardellini, Paul Coffey and Dave Gurney (the founders of Quadshift) in 2017. Though not the initial intention, this acquisition laid the foundation for Quadshift. Before that, John spearheaded the construction, operation and sale of a distressed hotel and restaurant in downtown Toronto. Prior to that, John was involved in the analysis and underwriting of over $400 million in various private debt and private equity fund investments at the Private Fixed Income Group at Sun Life Financial (now Sun Life Investment Management). John graduated with Distinction from the Ivey Business School, has the CFA designation and a web development certificate from General Assembly (formerly Bitmaker).