# John Borland

> John Borland co-founded Perceptyx in 2003, served as chief operating officer before becoming CEO in 2017, and moved to a board role in April 2025. His career spans hands-on client operations, self-funded company building and the expansion of employee listening software into tools that help managers act on feedback.

- **Role:** Co-founder and Board Member at Perceptyx
- **Organizations:** Perceptyx
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- **Known for:** Co-founded Perceptyx and served as CEO from 2017 to 2025., Led the company through its first outside investment after sixteen years of self-funded operations., Oversaw five acquisitions during his CEO tenure, according to the company biography.

## Career timeline

- **2003** — Co-founded Perceptyx with Jack Morehouse, Dave Belcher and Greg La Bonte.
- **Before 2017** — Served as chief operating officer at Perceptyx.
- **2017** — Became CEO of Perceptyx.
- **2019** — Led Perceptyx when it received its first external investment, from TCV.
- **2023** — Perceptyx acquired Humu during his CEO tenure.
- **2024** — Perceptyx launched Activate, integrating Humu technology.
- **2025** — Transitioned from CEO to board member; Ross Wainwright appointed CEO on April 10.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Perceptyx and served as CEO from 2017 to 2025.
- Led the company through its first outside investment after sixteen years of self-funded operations.
- Oversaw five acquisitions during his CEO tenure, according to the company biography.

## Latest updates

- **2025-04** — Stepped down from day-to-day CEO duties and remained involved as a Perceptyx board member.
- **2025-03** — Published a Forbes Technology Council article on AI nudges and the influence of chief human resources officers.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-borland-0349831

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