John Elliott

John Elliott is a technology enthusiast with a strong background in the retail industry. He is known for his advocacy for inclusion and his active role in #sainsburystech. As an LGBT+ Exec Sponsor, he supports #LGBwiththeT and #blacklivesmatter movements, using he/him pronouns.

John pursued his education at Aston University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree. Additionally, he studied Bachelor of Science (BSc) at Rouen Business School / ESC Rouen, further enhancing his academic qualifications.

With an impressive professional journey, John has held key roles at various prominent organizations. Currently, he serves as the CTO of Colleague & Operations at Sainsbury's Digital, Tech and Data, from previously being the CTO - Retail at the same organization. Prior to this, he held significant positions such as Head of Technology - Food Commercial & Supply Chain at Sainsbury's, Programme Director - Retail (Consulting) at Oracle, and Head of Applications & Development at Morrisons.

John's early career included roles such as Applications Manager at Morrisons, Retail Development & Delivery Manager at Accenture, and an Analyst (Intern) at PFC Energy focusing on European Petroleum Reports (Downstream). Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to putting technology at the forefront of retail operations, shaping the future of the industry.