John R Stevens Jr

As Vice President, Global IT and Digital Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific, I lead the strategic direction, innovation, and operational excellence of our global IT organization — enabling our company’s mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. My focus is on expanding Thermo Fisher’s capabilities across Digital, Data, and AI, fostering collaboration across eight global groups and regional IT teams representing over $42B in annual revenue. With a world-class team of IT and Digital professionals, we drive enterprise transformation by advancing data-driven decision-making, modern digital platforms, and automation initiatives that enhance scalability, performance, and value delivery across the enterprise. My leadership emphasizes strategic alignment, measurable impact, and building partnerships across Thermo Fisher’s diverse business units — from Bioproduction and Specialty Diagnostics to Life Sciences and Laboratory Products. Before joining Thermo Fisher Scientific, I held senior IT leadership roles across semiconductor manufacturing, aviation, and life sciences, leading digital transformation and business technology delivery for some of the world’s most complex and high-volume global organizations. My earlier experience includes leading global Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) innovation at Motorola and Freescale Semiconductor and overseeing Business Technology Development and Delivery at a leading international airline. I bring a blend of strategic vision, operational discipline, and deep technical expertise in global IT operations, enterprise digital transformation, data strategy, and AI enablement — delivering results through inspired teams and a relentless focus on customer and business outcomes. Career Highlights Lead global IT operations for Thermo Fisher’s eight business groups across all regions, aligning technology strategy to growth and efficiency goals. Delivered multi-year enterprise initiatives advancing digital maturity, data governance, and automation capabilities. Built strategic partnerships driving operational excellence and innovation across complex, matrixed organizations. Recognized with CEO Life Award and Chairman’s Club Award for excellence in leadership and digital transformation impact. Proven success leading cross-industry technology functions in life sciences, semiconductor, and aviation sectors.