John Glennon
About John Glennon
John Glennon is the Chief Information Officer at MBTA, with extensive experience in various leadership roles in information technology across multiple organizations in the Greater Boston Area.
Professional Title
John Glennon serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at MBTA, a position he has held since 2019. He is responsible for overseeing the organization's information technology strategies, ensuring the alignment of IT initiatives with business objectives, and managing the IT department.
MBTA Career
John Glennon joined MBTA in 2019 as the Chief Information Officer. During his tenure, he has been instrumental in driving technological efficiencies and advancements within the organization. His role involves leading the IT department, implementing new technologies, and supporting MBTA's mission of providing efficient and safe transportation solutions.
Previous Roles at Massachusetts Gaming Commission
From 2013 to 2017, John Glennon worked as Chief Information Officer at the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. In this role, he was key in developing and managing the IT infrastructure of the commission, ensuring that technology solutions were effective and compliant with regulatory requirements.
Key Positions at Commonwealth of Massachusetts
John Glennon held several significant roles within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. From 2011 to 2013, he was the Deputy Commonwealth Chief Information Officer. Between 2008 and 2011, he served as the Secretariat Chief Information Officer for the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Additionally, he was the CIO from 2004 to 2008. These roles involved overseeing IT strategies across various departments and leading technological initiatives to improve government services.
Experience in the Private Sector
John Glennon has diverse experience in the private sector, having worked in multiple leadership roles. He was the Director of Business Account Management at Tufts Health Plan from 2001 to 2004. Prior to that, he served as Senior VP/Chief Information Officer at Vantage Deluxe World Travel from 1998 to 2001. He also worked as Director of IT at Fresenius Medical Care from 1997 to 1998 and held various roles, including Director of Management Information Systems, at WR Grace from 1979 to 1997.