John Ruthven is an experienced enterprise software leader who brings a thoughtful, people-first approach to driving business growth and transformation. Most recently CEO of IR, an ASX-listed technology company supporting over 1,000 organisations globally, John led the organisation through a renewed focus on innovation, customer value and employee experience.

With senior leadership roles across TechnologyOne, SAP, Zuora and CA Technologies, John has guided large, diverse teams across Australia, Asia Pacific, Japan, Europe and the United States. He is recognised for building high-performing cultures, simplifying complexity, and delivering outcomes that align commercial performance with genuine customer and employee care.

John also contributes as a Non-Executive Director and Board Advisor, supporting organisations as they scale, evolve and lead confidently into the future.