Our People

John Shea

John Shea joined Advent in 2021. He serves as Chief Technology Officer and is a Managing Director, based in Boston. John is responsible for information security, technology infrastructure, computer operations, business applications, and data science. John is a member of Advent’s Operating Committee (BOLT).

John has more than 25 years of experience leading global IT organizations, with extensive experience as a Chief Information Officer, leading and developing teams. John served on nuclear submarines and retired as a Captain in the US Navy Reserve.

John obtained his bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering from the Maine Maritime Academy and an MBA from Anna Maria College.