John Harrington

John was appointed CEO of Content Technology, part of the Generate segment, on 1 October 2025. He is responsible for setting the vision, strategy and execution for RWS’s content technology portfolio, working closely with clients to deliver the next generation of enterprise knowledge management solutions.

With nearly two decades of leadership experience, John brings deep expertise in software development, knowledge management and digital transformation within highly regulated industries. His career spans product innovation, client engagement, operations and scaling global businesses to meet the evolving needs of enterprise and government customers.

Prior to this role, John served as Chief Executive Officer of Propylon (acquired by RWS in 2023), a global leader in simplifying complex legal, legislative and regulatory processes through technology. After joining Propylon in 2005, he held multiple leadership positions, including Chief Operations Officer, before being appointed CEO in 2012. Under his leadership, Propylon earned repeated recognition as one of Ireland’s best workplaces, certified by Great Places to Work.

John began his career in the telecommunications sector, where he developed revenue generation and billing platforms for operators across Europe and the United States. This early experience provided a strong foundation in building scalable systems that support growth and compliance in complex, demanding environments.

He holds a degree in Business Information Technology from Trinity College Dublin and is a frequent contributor to discussions on digital transformation in legislative and regulatory domains.

In his spare time John enjoys reading, running and following one of the world’s oldest sports – hurling.