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Carl Johnson is a dynamic technology executive with over 25 years of global experience driving innovation, operational excellence, and digital transformation across the media, entertainment, and broadcasting industries. A recognized leader in enterprise systems, artificial intelligence, and strategic IT operations, Carl has consistently delivered impactful solutions that enhance performance, reduce costs, and fuel business growth.

Carl began his career in the UK after completing his degree, where he was invited to pursue a Ph.D. in collaboration with the Royal Navy. His early work in machine learning and neural networks—using the chemotaxis algorithm as early as 1992—sparked a lifelong passion for solving real-world problems through technology. His groundbreaking research was presented at the OCIES Conference in France in 1991.

Transitioning from academia to industry, Carl joined JBA Software and helped develop an ERP module for airline catering cost optimization, estimating savings of over $5M annually. He later joined Columbia Pictures, where he played a key role in global Y2K readiness and spearheaded ERP customizations that drastically reduced month-end processing times. His success led to his involvement in a $100M global SAP implementation project spanning 23 countries and over 100 legal entities.

At Sony Pictures Entertainment, Carl progressed through several leadership roles, eventually becoming Executive Director and later Vice President. He led the transformation of global financial applications, streamlined operations, and reduced operational expenditures significantly. Notably, he implemented a pricing application that unlocked $10M in outstanding claims and boosted cash flow by $1M per month.

Following the 2014 SPE cyberattack, Carl led the company’s restoration initiative, coordinating the recovery of 450+ applications in just nine months—key systems were restored in under three months from bare metal. As VP, he oversaw a $15M departmental budget and systems supporting over $6B in revenue, spanning television sales, rights management, media delivery, and corporate operations.

In 2018, Carl joined FOX Corporation during its $72.3B acquisition by Disney. He ensured compliance with DOJ mandates, led technology transitions, and managed Disney’s transitional service agreements over two years. At the newly formed FOX Corp, he assumed enterprise-wide responsibilities, including End User Experience, Corporate Tech Operations, Legal Tech, ServiceNow ITSM, and Postproduction Services.

Carl has played a key role in integrating major acquisitions like Tubi, TMZ, and Mar Vista into FOX’s infrastructure. He also launched FOX’s first 24/7 enterprise service desk, delivering consistent savings of $2.75M annually, and implemented the MOVEWORKS AI NLP Bot to automate support tasks and dramatically reduce fulfillment times.

Beyond corporate IT, Carl served as the technology lead for the United States Football League (USFL) for two seasons, managing back-office and in-game technical support. His work included rapidly building infrastructure and supporting all technical equipment on and off the field.

Carl’s career reflects a relentless drive to combine cutting-edge technology with real-world impact. His leadership continues to transform how businesses approach IT strategy, AI adoption, and digital modernization.

 Built our POC for a stealth start-up using AI to improve business lead generation and reducing time to market from 13 weeks to minutes.

Consulted a CEO as he merged 3 companies into one organization and gave a strategy to get SOCII Compliant to ensure business growth and on cyber security policy, indemnification coverage and costs