John Shields

John Shields is an experienced executive in the field of operations and supply chain management, currently serving as Vice President of Strategic Supply Chain at Wasabi Technologies since September 2021. Prior roles include Senior Director of Operations and Partner Success at Lytx, Inc., and Vice President of Operations, Business Development, and Alliances at Actifio. Shields has extensive leadership experience across multiple companies, including Acme Packet and Crescent Networks, with a strong background in manufacturing and technical operations. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and an Executive Certificate in Technology, Operations, and Value Chain Management from MIT Sloan School of Management.