John Squier is a cross-functional technology and program leader with over 20 years of international experience spanning educational technology, IT infrastructure, and enterprise systems strategy. He currently serves as Global Director of Educational Technology at EF Academy, where he oversees digital systems and cross-campus operations across three international boarding schools in the U.S. and U.K.
John holds a Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology, which. alongside his current pivot toward project and operations leadership, has sparked a growing interest in Pharma and biotech initiatives, particularly in the Basel region. He is currently pursuing PMP certification through the IBM IT Project Manager program on Coursera.
A dual Swiss–U.S. citizen, John has lived and worked across four continents, including in Switzerland, Japan, Germany, Mali, and the U.S. He has led major platform transitions (Canvas, PowerSchool), designed IT infrastructure for new campuses, and built globally distributed teams. Beyond work, he is a dedicated marathon runner and an avid hiker, cyclist, and orchid enthusiast.
John looks forward to engaging with the PMI Switzerland community and connecting with peers who share his interest in complex, high-impact project environments.
You can learn more about John by visiting his LinkedIn profile.