John Castleman

John Castleman is the Chief Executive Officer of Bridgenext, a digital consultancy firm.13 He was appointed to this role in early 2024, with the official announcement made on February 1, 2024.2 As CEO, Castleman is responsible for overseeing daily operations and providing overall leadership for the organization.1

Professional Background

Before joining Bridgenext, Castleman held several notable positions:

• CEO of Mobiquity, a digital consulting firm for banking, healthcare, and consumer brands worldwide (2016-2019)1
• President and CEO of Alliance Global Services (2008-2015)1
• Worked for technology services and venture capital firms including Elemica, Safeguard, and Actua (formerly Internet Capital Group)1

Education

Castleman holds an MBA in General Management from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a degree in History from Princeton University.3

Current Roles

In addition to his position at Bridgenext, Castleman:

• Serves on the board of Ben Franklin Technology Partners, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit1
• Is a member of the Board of Directors at Emtec Inc. and WinWire Technologies Inc.3

Leadership at Bridgenext

Under Castleman's leadership, Bridgenext has:

• Completed the merger of its former brands (Emtec, Emtec Digital, Wave6, and DEFINITION 6)2
• Assembled an executive leadership team to accelerate growth2
• Focused on delivering comprehensive digital consulting services, including technology, data, and creative marketing solutions2

Castleman's approach emphasizes innovation with intention, creating digital products and solutions that meet real people's needs.3 He has also contributed thought leadership on AI adoption, cautioning against hasty investments and advocating for a thoughtful approach to maximize ROI from digital investments.4