Experienced product leader driving business growth through innovation. Started at Jump.com, acquired by Microsoft in 1999. At Microsoft, led product teams for Hotmail, managed strategy for Windows Desktop Search and MSN Toolbar, and oversaw Windows Live Q&A.
At eBay, led Buyer Experience as Initiative Owner, then VP of Selling & Local Experience. As CPO at Glassdoor, grew new job search product line, managed cross-functional teams, contributing to acquisition by Recruit Holdings in 2018.
At Ancestry, promoted to CPO, overseeing PM, Design, UX, and subscription businesses. Expanded family history and DNA products, making them more mobile and social, while launching new offerings.
Key strengths: Product-led growth, strategic planning, team leadership, and driving successful acquisitions.
Fractional leader
Advisor
Event speaker
Product
San Francisco, US
AI/ML
Collaboration tools
Ecommerce
Entertainment
Healthtech
Marketplaces
Media
Mobile
Productivity tools
SaaS
Social impact
Transportation
Travel
B2C
B2B
B2B2C
Enterprise
Early
Growth
Exit
Mature
M&A
Operational efficiency
Operations and processes
Org design
Performance management
Planning and roadmapping
Pricing and packaging
Product discovery
Product strategy
Recruiting and interviewing
Scaling
Stakeholder management
Team culture
Working with the board