John Bell is the CEO of HighTechXL and the Founder of John Bell Consultancy, a strategic consultancy focusing on New Business Creation, Strategic Alliances, and Open Innovation. John also holds a part-time position as a Professor Alliance Strategy at Tilburg University. With extensive experience in senior leadership roles at companies like Johnson & Johnson, Spincontrol Gearing, and Philips, John Bell has a strong background in developing strategies and fostering open innovation. Their educational background includes a Drs and a PhD in Business Economics from Tilburg University.