Passionate, thought leader and organizational catalyst with a well-rounded background spanning innovation, product design, product development, product management, software development, digital transformation, acquisitions/ventures, and strategy. Led international Product and Innovation teams, including multi-line product portfolios and the spin-up and management of corporate innovation centers/labs and ongoing engagement with strategically important accounts. Patented product inventor that consistently grows the backlog of new ideas. Evaluated and coordinated product investment priorities across markets and product segments. Managed product portfolios including their P&L, technology and investment decisions, competitive positioning, market expansion, and digital marketing.Well-versed in modern innovation and software development practices - Design Thinking, Design Sprints, Lean Start Up, Customer-Centric Design, Agile, and Scrum. Seasoned financial and strategy acumen used to drive sound ventures, R&D/product, capital investment, M&A, and operational decisions. Have worked with a broad range of technologies such as Gen AI, Big Data/Machine Learning, Robotics, Blockchain, Digital Payments, Digital/User Security, Future Outcome Analytics, IoT, Mobile, RFID, etc.Have worked in large and small companies, from a fast growing start up and to global Fortune 10 sized companies. Working in multinationals provided exposure to 12+ different industries. 18+ years in leadership roles managing Product, Innovation, and UX teams.**Due to the large number of vendor solicitations I receive, I will not be able to respond to them all. Sorry, only so many hours in the day.
Listed skills include Social Media, M&A Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, and 42 others.