John Higginson
Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer at Project 1972, Inc.
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John J.
Higginson is currently an Advisor at Hyde Park Angels Inc., a CTO at Project 1972, Inc., a Board Member at Havoc Shield, Inc., and a Board Observer at Zengines, Inc. Previously, he was the Director at Illinois Technology Association from 2017 to 2020, the Executive Vice President & Technology at Applied Systems, Inc. from 1990 to 2004, the Chief Technology Officer at FTD, Inc. from 2006 to 2013, the Chief Technology Officer at Enova International, Inc. from 2014 to 2019, the Chief Technology Officer & Executive VP at GUE Liquidation Cos., Inc. from 2006 to 2013, and the Chief Technology Officer at Groupon, Inc. from 2020 to 2021.
He also served as a Board Member at Bottom Line from 2020 to 2023 and at Floracracy, Inc. from 2018 to 2021.
Mr. Higginson received his undergraduate degree from Northern Illinois University and his graduate degree from The John Marshall Law School (Illinois) in 2007.
John Higginson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Hyde Park Angels Inc.
 Hyde Park Angels Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Hyde Park Angels Inc. (HPA) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Jeffrey R. Carter. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Consultant / Advisor | 2016-12-31 |
Zengines, Inc.
 Zengines, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Zengines, Inc. has developed AI models that are tailored to specific industries to improve the speed of data analysis, matching, transformation, and loading into new target systems. Zengines is based in Bedford, MA. The company's experts have decades of experience in data conversion and share their tips and best practices. | Director/Board Member | 2022-12-31 |
Havoc Shield, Inc.
 Havoc Shield, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Havoc Shield, Inc. provides cyber security program. The company was founded by Brian Fritton and Phil Leslie and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Project 1972, Inc.
 Project 1972, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Project 1972, Inc. engages in the provision of private networking platform for women. Its membership services include core group, salon series, connection, and clubhouses access. The company was founded by Lindsay Kaplan and Carolyn Childers in 2017 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2021-10-31 |
Former positions of John Higginson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Bottom Line
 Bottom Line Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bottom Line is a non-profit organization. It helps thousands of low-income and first-generation students get to college. The organization was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | 2023-05-31 |
| GROUPON, INC. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2021-10-31 |
Floracracy, Inc.
 Floracracy, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Floracracy, Inc. is a flower delivery company that offers customizable flower arrangements with birth month flowers or the language of flowers for various gifting moments. The company is based in Chicago, IL and was founded by Somalia Mogadishu, who has been the CEO since incorporation. The company allows customers to send flowers in a unique way that combines meaningful letters and flowers that use the language of flowers or are picked by the customer. Floracracy aims to provide an experience that warms the body, reduces loneliness, and builds memory. | Director/Board Member | 2021-10-31 |
Illinois Technology Association
 Illinois Technology Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Illinois Technology Association engages in the provision of programs and services focused on development, visibility and talent attraction. It focuses on the growth acceleration of technology companies where members benefit from access to programs in three key areas: development, talent, and visibility. The company was founded by Terry Howerton and Fred Hoch in 2005 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | 2020-01-31 |
| ENOVA INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2019-11-30 |
Training of John Higginson
| Northern Illinois University | Undergraduate Degree |
| The John Marshall Law School (Illinois) | Graduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| ENOVA INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Finance |
| GROUPON, INC. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 11 |
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Applied Systems, Inc.
 Applied Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Applied Systems, Inc. engages in the development of cloud-based insurance software. It provides agency and brokerage management systems. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Park Forest, IL. | Technology Services |
FTD, Inc.
 FTD, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade FTD, Inc. provides floral related products and services to consumers and retail florists, as well as other retail locations. It markets to members and retail locations in U.S., Canada, the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL. | Retail Trade |
GUE Liquidation Cos., Inc.
 GUE Liquidation Cos., Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade GUE Liquidation Cos., Inc. engages in the provision of floral, specialty foods, gifts, and related products. It operates through following segments: U.S. Consumer, Florist, and International. The U.S. Consumer segment markets floral and gift products for consumers, including food gifts, personalized gifts, and other gifting products. The Florist segment offers products and services to its floral network members, funeral directors, independent gift shops, other retailers, and to other companies in need of floral and gifting solutions. The International segment refers to the Interflora, which is a direct marketer of floral and gift products in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The company was founded on November 1, 2013 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL. | Retail Trade |
Wheels, Inc. (Illinois)
 Wheels, Inc. (Illinois) Other TransportationTransportation Wheels, Inc. provides fleet management services. Its services include vehicle financing, acquisition & registration, legal compliance and fuel management. The company was founded in 1939 by Zollie Frank and is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL. | Transportation |
Hyde Park Angels Inc.
Hyde Park Angels Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Hyde Park Angels Inc. (HPA) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Jeffrey R. Carter. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Bottom Line
Bottom Line Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bottom Line is a non-profit organization. It helps thousands of low-income and first-generation students get to college. The organization was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
Illinois Technology Association
Illinois Technology Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Illinois Technology Association engages in the provision of programs and services focused on development, visibility and talent attraction. It focuses on the growth acceleration of technology companies where members benefit from access to programs in three key areas: development, talent, and visibility. The company was founded by Terry Howerton and Fred Hoch in 2005 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Project 1972, Inc.
Project 1972, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Project 1972, Inc. engages in the provision of private networking platform for women. Its membership services include core group, salon series, connection, and clubhouses access. The company was founded by Lindsay Kaplan and Carolyn Childers in 2017 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Havoc Shield, Inc.
Havoc Shield, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Havoc Shield, Inc. provides cyber security program. The company was founded by Brian Fritton and Phil Leslie and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
Zengines, Inc.
Zengines, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Zengines, Inc. has developed AI models that are tailored to specific industries to improve the speed of data analysis, matching, transformation, and loading into new target systems. Zengines is based in Bedford, MA. The company's experts have decades of experience in data conversion and share their tips and best practices. | Technology Services |
Floracracy, Inc.
Floracracy, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Floracracy, Inc. is a flower delivery company that offers customizable flower arrangements with birth month flowers or the language of flowers for various gifting moments. The company is based in Chicago, IL and was founded by Somalia Mogadishu, who has been the CEO since incorporation. The company allows customers to send flowers in a unique way that combines meaningful letters and flowers that use the language of flowers or are picked by the customer. Floracracy aims to provide an experience that warms the body, reduces loneliness, and builds memory. | Retail Trade |
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