John O’Halloran

Since his graduation as an engineer from Purdue University, John has led product development for decades. He has driven development of real-time data acquisition, automation, product design and led the use of advanced computer-aided tools and advanced processes for design optimization with cross functional teams.

John has been a C-level executive for multi-billion-dollar, multi-national design and manufacturing organizations, with experience leading international teams in powertrain development, wind turbines, electronics and software development, new product development, engineering services and operations. This includes serving as Chief Technology Officer for multi-billion-dollar, multi-national design and manufacturing organizations, Cummins (engines, gensets, components) and Suzlon (wind turbines), where his teams were not only cross-functional but cross-cultural as well: managing not only the technical challenges but also the cross-cultural challenges.

John set up and managed worldwide R&D Centers overseas – living overseas and managing operations in Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, India and China. He has driven organizational efficiencies, to reduce time and cost in product development, while improving product quality and end-customer satisfaction. He is thrilled to help drive the commercialization of the VAST technology to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and overall fuel consumption. He sees the VAST technology as a critical component in support of the energy transition.

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