John Mulliken

CTO Wayfair

John Mulliken leads software development, infrastructure, technology innovation and catalog merchandising for Wayfair. Previously, John led the company’s international operations. In 2010, John founded Joss & Main, the Wayfair brand where beautiful furniture and finds meet irresistible savings. In 2013, he drove the creation of Birch Lane and led the integration of DwellStudio into Wayfair's growing portfolio of lifestyle brands. A management consultant for more than a decade, John was a Principal at The Boston Consulting Group, where he helped found the multi-channel retail group and the Global Center for Consumer Insight. He also held leadership roles at two internet start-ups, where he was the first employee and first software developer. John received an M.B.A. from the London Business School and a B.A. in mathematics from Reed College. Originally from New York City, John and his family currently live in Boston