John McDonnell

Chief Strategy Officer & Chairman Of Board

John McDonnell is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the financial technology and enterprise software industries, currently serving as Chief Strategy Officer and Chairman of the Board at Wink since March 2025. As Managing Partner at The McDonnell Group LLC since April 1996, John has focused on strategic investments and leveraging extensive networks for compelling opportunities. Notable past roles include Chief Strategy Officer and Chairman at Phoenix Managed Networks, Chief Strategy Officer at Uphold, and CEO of Control and Bitnet Technologies Ltd. In addition, John has held board positions at Smart Points and ACell, Inc., contributing to innovations in payment systems and medical technology. John McDonnell holds a BA in International Relations from Stanford University and a JD from the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law.

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