Adrian Gould
Chief Product Officer @Arup
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Product Officer @Arup
Bristol, GB
As Arup’s first ever CPO, I am accountable for all aspects of product development and the transition of our 170-member software development organisation to be the future product engine of Arup. This includes embedding a product operating model, driving innovative culture and positioning the group to the rest of Arup, ensuring it is an environment in which the team can succeed. Key to our success is building an inclusive and effective world-wide team that delivers innovative high value products that drive forward Arup’s mission of Engineering a more sustainable world.
EDUCATION
University of Bath
Applied Physics, with a one year placement studying Ozone Depletion at the National Physical Laboratory, London
Centre for Alternative Technology
Masters degree in Sustainability & Adaptation, all modules completed and received a distinction grade overall
University of Cambridge
Institute for Sustainability Leadership, Business Sustainability Management
Centre for Creative Learning
Executive Dimensions
Stockholm School of Economics
Leadership Live Executive Education program
B Corporation
B Corp Leadership Development, Sustainable Business Methods
The Institution of Engineering and Technology
Chartered Engineer (CEng), Engineering and Technology
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Sony Advance Marketing Program
SKILLS
ABOUT ADRIAN GOULD
Looking out for people and our planet are core to everything I do in my life and in my career. As a people and product leader, I focus my energy on bringing teams and products to life with a goal on delivering desirable, feasible and viable product experiences that address real user needs. Leading Arup\'s Global Product Management & Delivery Skills Network enables me to mentor our amazing product community and create a safe, yet empowering, community for both talent and digital products to grow.I am also a Digital Services Group Leader for a talented team of digital experts within the UKIMEA region of Arup\'s business. We work across advisory, service design, data, AI, technology and solution delivery and focus on solving complex client problems in the water, energy, transport, nature and carbon reduction markets. Previously, I was Global Head of Experience (VP) at Blackberry in Canada, following earlier roles with Sony Ericsson including Global Head of Software Product Management (VP). In 2015 I took a 3 year career break to become a full time Dad and study for a Master’s Degree in Sustainability, with a personal interest focus on Renewable Energy, Electric Vehicles (V2G) and decentralised energy systems. During this time, I also extended my knowledge regarding Sustainability Leadership within business (CISL) and became a certified B Corporation Leader.My career has encompassed senior leadership, the development of innovative product vision & strategy, complete ownership of multi-technology software product life-cycles, restructuring & transforming global organisations, developing senior relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and major account management (I led the 1bn Euro Vodafone account). I’ve also built and led diverse multinational teams in Canada, China, Europe, Japan and the USA and focus on a servant-leader approach to mentoring my teams and building their confidence and skills.Specialties- Leadership and product mentoring- Product Management (Software & Hardware)- Agile Software Development, UI/UX & Global Product Launch- Sustainable Business models and Design Processes- Organisational Change Management- Business strategy & Vision Creation- Global Account, Partnership & Stakeholder Management- Product Marketing & Go To Market Planning
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