Our Founder & Chief Executive Officer

John A. Wheeler

Mr. Wheeler is the founder and CEO of Wheelhouse Advisors, a global risk management strategy and technology advisory firm. He is a world-renowned expert, frequent speaker, and advisor to senior executives on effectively using risk management practices and technology.

He formerly served as a global research leader for risk management technology markets at Gartner, senior vice president for enterprise risk management, audit, and compliance at a leading financial institution, and corporate controller at a top academic healthcare system. His specialty areas include integrated risk management (IRM) technology, executive leadership, and corporate governance. He has more than 34 years of professional experience in various roles spanning executive management, finance, risk management, audit, and IT.

Mr. Wheeler earned a BBA in Finance and an MBA in Organization Development & Management from Emory University.

Industry Awards/Accolades

  • 100 Most Influential People in Finance, Treasury & Risk Management magazine - 2005

  • Top 40 Finance Executives under 40, Treasury & Risk Management magazine - 2005

  • Risk Management Thought Leadership Award, Gartner - 2013

  • Research & Advisory Top 100 Author, Gartner - 2018

  • Technology & Service Provider Top 5 Author, Gartner - 2019

Meet the Team

  • Ori Wellington

    Associate Advisor & Editor, RiskTech Journal

  • Samantha “Sam” Jones

    Market Analyst & Research Specialist

 Contact Wheelhouse

  • Atlanta Headquarters

    160 Clairemont Avenue
    Suite 200
    Decatur, Georgia 30030
    +1 (404) 807-2220

  • 472 Dillard Road
    Highlands, North Carolina 28741
    +1 (828) 200-7808

  • Ori Wellington

    Phone: +1 (678) 827-1070

    Email: ori@wheelhouseadvisors.com