John J. Herbst

John J. Herbst is the Chief Legal Officer at bswift, a position he has held since March 2023. He brings over 20 years of experience in corporate legal affairs, having previously served as Chief Legal Officer at several organizations, including OnSolve and HotSchedules. At bswift, he leads the corporate legal department and is responsible for overseeing the company's legal matters.123

Herbst's career includes significant roles in various companies, where he managed legal departments and addressed issues related to mergers and acquisitions, compliance, and corporate governance. He has also been recognized for his innovative contributions to legal departments, notably being named one of the "United States 10 Most Innovative Legal Departments" by Inside Counsel Magazine in 2013.12

He holds a degree from the London School of Economics and has worked in various capacities, including as General Counsel for companies in the medical device sector and in corporate law firms.13