John Placek

Founding Partner

John is a Founding Partner of Semantic Partners with an extensive software engineering background gained across semantic technologies, banking, pharma, and more. With almost 20 years of business experience in senior roles, John tends to look after several key clients across Semantic Partners, bringing both deep technical expertise and the strategic perspective that comes from long-standing relationships with enterprise organisations. His background spans the full stack — from low-level data infrastructure to boardroom-level engagement.