Cheryl Johnston

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Director Global Product Management | Product Development | B2B | B2C | Instruments | Software | Consumer Electronics | Materials | Chemicals
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Denver, Colorado, United States, United States
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CAREER SUMMARY: I am an accomplished working leader with a unique combination of strategic & tactical agility honed working on the B2B side with 2 industry leaders—managing product commercialization, including research & development, product roadmap/planning, product launch & product portfolio management across technical solutions—hardware & software.PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: I am a people-first leader-manager skilled at bridging the technical divide between the customer & engineering, product development & production to deliver on-plan results. Throughout my career, I have always been a natural thinker-planner-doer skilled at leveraging time, talent & resources. I take pride in being a a creative problem solver, developer of people, technical lead and organization builder recognized for high-credibility, high-integrity leadership & customer advocacy. My experience makes me future oriented with a contagious “can-do” attitude. An engineer by training, but product evangelist by trade.IN TRANSITION NOW: I have just relocated to Denver. I am best suited for a right hands-on leadership role calling for an affinity for technology, but more importantly the ability to capture the voice of the customer in driving product innovation.LET'S CONNECT: I would be eager to connect with similar professionals to share mutual opportunities. The best way to reach me is via LinkedIn or email.AREAS OF EXPERTISE:Product Management◉ P&L Responsibility◉ Market Research/Analysis◉ Business Case Development◉ Go-to-Market Strategy and Tactics◉ Resource Planning and AllocationOrganizational Leadership◉ Decentralized/Remote Team Leadership◉ Organizational Development/Human Factor◉ Organizational Change Management◉ Strategic Partnerships and Alliances◉ Budgeting and ForecastingSELECT CRITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS ◆ Datacolor: Led, managed or facilitated the launch of 10+ new products that generated tens of millions in incremental revenue over 7 years.◆ Datacolor: Led the successful transition to Agile Scrum for cloud software development & launch of the company’s first cloud-based SaaS software.◆ Kodak: Led the turnaround of a $100M business in a competitive market—delivering a $15M gross profit improvement in one year.◆ Kodak: Successfully led product definition, development & launch of six products that collectively drove more than $500M in annual revenue.◆ Kodak: Led an R&D organization of 50 technical professionals tasked with technology development & product commercialization—improving commercialization effectiveness while reducing budgets.

Cheryl Johnston's Current Company Details

Director Global Product Management | Product Development | B2B | B2C | Instruments | Software | Consumer Electronics | Materials | Chemicals
Cheryl Johnston Work Experience Details
  • Datacolor
    Director Global Product Management
    Datacolor Sep 2016 - Dec 2022
    Rotkreuz, Ch
    Global leader in color management solutions and color communication technology in B2B and B2C— serving the textile and apparel, paint and coatings, and professional photography markets.Promoted to position providing strategic and operational leadership of the B2B product management team. Deliver solutions that enable customers to effectively measure and manage color across textile, paint, plastics and other applications. Manage high-value relationships cross-functionally. Key customers include Walmart, Macy’s, PPG, Sherwin Williams®, Avient™ PolyOne, Hyundai, Hugo Boss® and Patagonia®.● Launched seven new hardware and software products delivering significant incremental revenue in a highly competitive market space.● Working with a consultant, devised and implemented a new customer-focused product managementand marketing process that encouraged client engagement to ensure that products meet or exceedcustomer requirements.● Partnered with a leading retailer to drive the development and application of cutting-edge technology to the measurement of multi-color materials—an application in the proving ground now.
  • Datacolor
    Hardware Technology Manager & Product Manager
    Datacolor 2013 - Nov 2016
    Rotkreuz, Ch
    Led the product management efforts behind the successful development and launch of several new spectrophotometers. Established product roadmap with defined replacement cycles and a comprehensive obsolescence plan for each. Managed teams; worked collaboratively with stakeholders and oversaw many product introductions.● Defined product requirements and developed GTM plan for an update of the company’s flagship product—a product that delivered incremental revenue of more than $25M over four years.● Led commercialization and on-schedule launch of three new families of portable instruments that delivered an annual revenue increase of more than 35%.
  • Eastman Kodak Company
    Worldwide Future Product Marketing Manager/Digital Capture & Devices
    Eastman Kodak Company 2008 - May 2012
    Rochester, New York, Us
    Led the definition, development and introduction of digital cameras, photo frames and pocket video cameras. Assessed market potential/competition to guide R&D investment strategies and drive ROI. Guided product development decisions and trade-offs working with development partners in the Far East. Devised launch strategy and worked with global teams and key retailers. Key results included:● Pocket video cameras. Grew U.S. market share in the face of significant industry declines.● Digital picture frames. Led turnaround of a $100M business from a net loss of $9M to a gross profit of $5M in one year in the face of significant reductions in shelf space per retailer. ● Digital cameras. Delivered annual revenue of $500M with double-digit profitability.
  • Eastman Kodak Company
    Worldwide Product Manager/Retail Printing Business
    Eastman Kodak Company 2006 - 2008
    Rochester, New York, Us
    Appointed to assist Corporate VP & General Manager of Retail Printing to manage and develop the leadership team—a role that evolved into product management. Led an initiative to drive output of custom photo-merchandise. Reviewed software providers, selected partners, provided marketing leadership to commercialization team and successfully launched products on an aggressive schedule.
  • Eastman Kodak Company
    Consolidation Project Manager/Global Manufacturing & Logistics
    Eastman Kodak Company 2005 - 2006
    Rochester, New York, Us
    Selected based on prior experience in manufacturing and R&D test operations as well as success in engineering prior consolidations. Led the merger and co-location of three organizations. The results: Successfully delivered the merger on-plan and on-budget, thereby eliminating $900K in equipment and reducing the unit’s footprint by 30%.
  • Eastman Kodak Company
    Executive Manager/Product Development
    Eastman Kodak Company 2001 - 2005
    Rochester, New York, Us
    Recruited by the hiring manager to improve the effectiveness of the organization and the relationship with the sponsoring business unit. Oversaw a staff of 50 engineers and technicians, including resource allocation, budget performance and program delivery. Worked closely with the business unit and manufacturing to establish goals, define programs and develop strategy. The results:● Delivered $25M in cost reductions against a stretch goal of $22.6M.● Led multiple restructurings and reduced headcount by 40 and the budget by $24M. Nominated for the Jane Lanphear Legacy Award for mentoring and exemplifying company values.● Improved commercialization effectiveness from 1-2 programs per year to 5-6 per year at half the R&D investment.
  • Eastman Kodak Company
    Worldwide Product Manager/Professional Business Output
    Eastman Kodak Company 1999 - 2001
    Rochester, New York, Us
  • Eastman Kodak Company
    Engineering And Leadership Roles In R&D And Manufacturing
    Eastman Kodak Company 1985 - 1999
    Rochester, New York, Us

Cheryl Johnston Skills

Product Management Product Development Product Marketing Product Launch Commercialization Cross Functional Team Leadership Digital Imaging Strategy R&d Competitive Analysis Leadership Manufacturing Project Management P&l Management Management Product Lifecycle Management Go To Market Strategy Process Improvement Consumer Electronics Marketing Management Product Innovation Business Strategy Strategic Planning Market Analysis Program Management Product Requirements Marketing Pricing Strategy New Business Development Team Leadership Portfolio Management Global Marketing Marketing Strategy Market Research Strategic Partnerships International Business Segmentation Product Planning Competitive Intelligence Operational Excellence Voice Of The Customer Consumer Products P&l Responsibility Organizational Design Mergers And Acquisitions Engineering Management Design Of Experiments Coatings Multi Channel Marketing Inkjet

Cheryl Johnston Education Details

  • University Of Rochester
    University Of Rochester
    Chemical Engineering
  • Northern Arizona University
    Northern Arizona University
    Chemistry

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