Adam Knight

As an experienced leader in software product management, I specialize in building high-performing teams and scalable processes for data-centric B2B companies to help founders and CEOs achieve their company vision.

With expertise spanning product management, engineering, UX, and data science, I have a proven track record of driving innovation and growth in complex domains such as analytics platforms, machine learning solutions, and real-time detection software.

I help companies:
● Structure product teams and align efforts towards business and customer value
● Work with engineering to ensure technical initiatives are aligned with business goals
● Hire and inspire product and wider teams including UX, Data Science, Engineering and QA
● Set a coherent product strategy that joins top level goals to team level initiatives
● Work cross-functionally to communicate and align product strategy to wider sales and marketing efforts
● Introduce and drive user-centred design processes to understand customer needs and turn complex data into intuitive and engaging product experiences

Notable achievements include:
● Machine Learning Innovation: Delivered a new ML engine that powered 3x improvement in detection accuracy
● Accelerated Revenue Growth: Spearheaded a product growth strategy driving 100% ARR growth in 18 months
● User Engagement: Redesign of analytics dashboards, driving a 100% increase in weekly users post-launch.
● New Product Creation: Led the creation of a net new employee engagement platform that is now the core product in a standalone product company
● Platform Revenue Boost: Crafted a messaging strategy that generated a 130% increase in platform messaging revenue within a year.
● Industry Recognition: Featured as a case study in a reference book on agile software quality excellence.

I bring a unique combination of technical expertise and business acumen, balancing deep technical understanding with a relentless focus on delivering clear value to customers.

Proven expertise in defining and executing innovative product strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and driving significant business growth.

• VP Product, Lunio: Led a high-growth Ad-tech startup, doubling ARR to £6.4M and increasing NRR to 95%. Delivered a re-architected analytics dashboard, boosting retention from 20% to 75%, and secured £4.5M Series A+ investment through strategic product positioning.
• CPO, Cappfinity: Established the Product Management function, enabling a 100% delivery rate on roadmap commitments. Developed platform architecture and user experience improvements, positioning the company for global expansion.
• CPO, Hive Marketing Cloud: Transformed product vision and delivery processes, driving a 149% increase in messaging revenue and modernizing legacy technology into web-based applications.
• Head of Product, River: Implemented reusable platform strategies, reducing bespoke developments by 73% and driving outcome-focused agile delivery.

Alumni of Melissa Perri CPO Accelerator Programme

Product Focus Certified Product Manager

BSc Hons Mathematics and Management - University of Nottingham 2:1