John Peterson
As Head of Client Development for Indiana at Barnes & Thornburg, John Peterson leads strategic client growth initiatives and cultivates key partnerships across the Indiana business landscape. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience driving revenue and building high-performing teams in the medical, healthcare, and professional services sectors, John excels in developing business opportunities for organizations of all sizes. He leverages his expertise to enhance brand awareness, streamline operational efficiencies, and implement forward-thinking business development programs for over 300 attorneys at the firm, consistently delivering measurable impact and growth.

Prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg, John served as vice president of sales at a leading online therapy platform, where he built and scaled the sales operations for an AI-driven telehealth mental health platform; and as district sales manager at a global medical technology company, where he led record-setting revenue growth and adoption of innovative medical therapies. His experience also includes leadership roles at multiple Fortune 500 medical device and technology companies, earning consistent recognition for exceeding targets and developing successful go-to-market strategies. 

With a B.A. in economics and ROTC training from Indiana University, as well as eight years of service as a U.S. Army Captain, John brings a blend of strategic vision, operational rigor, and relationship-building acumen to his role. He is committed to fostering meaningful connections and advancing the presence of Barnes & Thornburg across Indiana’s vibrant business community.

 
Credentials

Education

  • Indiana University-Bloomington, B.A., Economics
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