Roger Willis

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ABOUT ROGER WILLIS

Strategic product leader with over 10 years building and scaling technology products across fintech, blockchain, and enterprise software. Currently Head of Product at IOHK, leading a team of 10 product managers and driving organisational transformation for the Cardano blockchain platform.I combine deep technical expertise from 25 years of software engineering and a Computer Science degree from Durham with commercial experience as an ICAS-qualified accountant. This unique combination enables me to drive product strategy that balances technical feasibility with commercial viability.Recent focus areas include:* Leading product strategy for multi-billion dollar blockchain platform with measurable KPIs (TVL, daily transactions, NPS)* Restructuring product organisations from feature-focused to customer-outcome driven approaches* Developing go-to-market and developer experience strategies* Building and coaching high-performing product management teams* Product strategy for enterprise blockchain platforms and distributed systemsThroughout my career, I\'ve held leadership roles spanning product management, software engineering, business strategy, and developer relations at companies including R3, Elliptic, and EY. I\'ve founded multiple technology companies and advised startups on product and technology strategy.Technical expertise: Product strategy, roadmap development, distributed systems architecture, smart contracts, cross-chain interoperability, stablecoins, CBDCsCommercial expertise: Financial planning, investment appraisal, business case development, audit and assurance