John Joseph Peebles
Chief Executive Officer | Technology Executive | Entrepreneur
Professional Summary
Accomplished technology executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience building and scaling successful software companies across healthcare, education, and enterprise technology sectors. Currently serving as CEO of Administrate, the leading enterprise training management platform. Proven track record of success from early dot-com era with expertise in strategic leadership, product development, and building high-performing teams. Passionate advocate for customer-focused innovation, mental health in the workplace, and creating outstanding work environments.
Professional Experience
Chief Executive Officer
2011 – PresentA cloud-based enterprise training management platform that automates 90% of manual tasks for global enterprise learning and development teams. Successfully secured multiple funding rounds having raised more than $30m from a mix of private and institutional capital.
Key Achievements:
- Built and scaled the company from startup to serving major enterprises including Siemens Healthineers, Royal Caribbean Group, Roche, Dell, and Maersk
- Transformed the platform from small business training software into a full-scale enterprise solution used by multiple Fortune 500 companies
- Led international expansion with offices in Edinburgh, Scotland, Beirut, Lebanon, and Bozeman, Montana
- Established strategic partnerships and integrations with major LMS platforms including Docebo
- Built a diverse, global team across three continents while maintaining a people-first organizational culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing
Board Member / Non-Executive Director
2011 – PresentServing as board member for one of Europe's leading cross-functional technology conferences, bringing together 1000+ tech professionals annually for learning and networking opportunities.
Co-Founder, CIO and VP of Operations
2006 – 2011Co-founded and led technology operations for a healthcare pharmacy technology and informatics company, growing the organization to over $30 million in revenue within five years.
Key Achievements:
- Built technology serving hundreds of locations and millions of patients across 30 states
- Established a vibrant technology culture and assembled a high-quality engineering team
- Successfully positioned company as leader in healthcare business intelligence and interoperability
Previous Board Positions
Board Member - Current Health (formerly Snap40) | Healthcare AI Company
Provided strategic guidance for healthcare AI company focused on remote patient monitoring and predictive analytics. Company exited to Best Buy Health (BBY) for $450m within five years. Personally mentored CEO and CTO.
Education
Entrepreneurship Development Program
2014- Executive education program focused on entrepreneurial leadership and scaling businesses
- Invited to be lecturer by MIT EDP Director for Scotland cohort in 2015
BA, Computer Science
1999 – 2003- Focused on computational problem solving, software development, artificial intelligence, and systems architecture
- Participated in faculty-guided research projects and collaborative development initiatives
- Employed as member of networking systems administration team for all four years
Speaking & Thought Leadership
Conference Speaking
Highly sought-after speaker on technology leadership, mental health in the workplace, and building successful startups. Notable achievements include:
- TuringFest - Rated #3 overall best speaker (2016), #3 overall (2017), #2 overall (2018)
- Featured presenter on topics including "10X Engineers are Real: Here's How to Become One"
- Interviewed Eric Yuan, Founder & CEO of Zoom at TuringFest 2018
- Startup Grind - Featured speaker (2016, 2020)
- Talented Learning Podcast - Featured guest discussing evolution of enterprise training solutions
Skills & Expertise
Leadership & Management
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- P&L Management
- Fundraising & Investor Relations
- International Business Development
- Organizational Culture Development
- Change Management
- Board Governance
Technology & Product
- Enterprise Software Development
- Cloud Computing & SaaS Platforms
- AI/ML Implementation
- System Architecture & Design
- API Development & Integration
- Database Design & Optimization
- Healthcare IT Systems
- Training Management Systems
Industry Expertise
- Enterprise Learning & Development
- Healthcare Technology & Informatics
- Education Technology (EdTech)
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Digital Transformation
Personal Profile
British-American executive based in Edinburgh, Scotland, with a unique global perspective having grown up in the People's Republic of China. Combines technical expertise with business acumen to build companies that balance commercial success with positive workplace culture. Known for authentic leadership style, commitment to mental health advocacy, and ability to build and inspire high-performing global teams.
Outside of professional responsibilities, actively engaged in the Edinburgh tech community and passionate about supporting emerging entrepreneurs. Former member of multiple hard rock bands and massive LEGO enthusiast, bringing creative energy and unconventional thinking to business challenges.
References
Available upon request