John Earl

John Earl

Chief Technology Officer

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Introducing John

John Earl is Chief Technology Officer at Flint Bishop, leading the development and delivery of the firm’s technology strategy.

With more than 23 years’ experience across global financial services and UK professional services, John brings significant expertise in technology leadership, digital transformation, data and AI, cyber security, operational resilience and business architecture.

As Chief Technology Officer, John has firmwide responsibility for technology, data and AI, cyber resilience, architecture and technology-enabled innovation. He leads the firm’s internal technology function and strategic delivery partners, ensuring technology investment supports continued growth, enhances client service, improves operational performance and strengthens resilience.

John also plays a key role in supporting Flint Bishop’s acquisition strategy and driving technology-enabled transformation across both its legal and Debt Services operations.

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John's experience

Before joining Flint Bishop, John was Chief Technology Officer at Knights, where he held executive responsibility for technology, data, AI, cyber and information security, enterprise architecture and transformation across a professional services group of approximately 1,750 colleagues.

Prior to this, John spent more than 20 years with Barclays, progressing through a number of senior leadership and global roles. These included Chief Controls Officer and Global Head of Business Architecture & Governance, leading multidisciplinary teams across the UK, US and India.

During his time at Barclays, John led major business and technology transformation programmes, including initiatives credited with delivering approximately £550 million in annualised savings.

Drawing on extensive experience in complex, highly regulated and rapidly evolving organisations, John provides strategic technology leadership focused on creating secure, scalable and commercially effective solutions that support Flint Bishop’s long-term growth ambitions.

Introducing John

John's experience

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