Tag: Product Development

Shannon Leigh Eastwood: Human-Centered Leadership for a Technology-Driven World

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work at the intersection of product development, technology, strategy, innovation, entrepreneurship, and human-centered design. From leading global technology and product initiatives to building businesses, teaching future innovators, and advocating for responsible and ethical approaches to emerging technology, I remain passionate about helping organizations turn meaningful ideas into positive impact. As I continue expanding my work with startups, technology companies, and organizations seeking strategic board and advisory leadership, I am excited to share more about the experiences and values that have shaped my journey. Here is my biography.

Dino Mariutti | Entrepreneur, Executive, Investor, Board Member and Strategic Advisor

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to build, lead, advise, and support businesses across technology, manufacturing, mobility, investment, and international markets. From founding and commercializing new technologies to leading global operations, working alongside entrepreneurs and investors, and serving at the board level, my focus has remained consistent: challenge inefficiency, connect the right people, and help ambitious organizations turn ideas into sustainable value. I’m pleased to share more about the experiences, principles, and perspective that have shaped my professional journey. Here is my biography.

Brian R. Miller: Designing What’s Next by Turning Complex Problems into Human-Centered Solutions

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work across medical devices, industrial design, human factors, innovation strategy, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship, helping teams turn complex challenges into thoughtful, user-centered solutions. My experiences with healthcare organizations, product development teams, innovators, and my own entrepreneurial ventures have shaped how I approach leadership, design, and strategic problem solving. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I’m pleased to share more about the experiences, values, and perspective I bring to the table. Here is my biography.

David Brous: Leading Business Teams That Re-Invent Brands Through Innovation and Everlasting Market Penetration

Throughout more than 40 years in sales, marketing, operations, product development, and executive leadership, I have had the opportunity to help organizations build brands, develop new products, expand markets, strengthen teams, and create sustainable growth. As I look toward opportunities to bring that experience to board and advisory roles, I am excited to share more about my professional journey, leadership philosophy, and the perspective I hope to contribute to organizations navigating growth and transformation. Here is my biography.

Mansour AbdulBaki, PhD: Empowering Change-Makers Through Science

Over the course of my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work across science, R&D, innovation, product development, commercialization, enterprise transformation, and advisory roles—from global organizations to emerging ventures and founder-led companies. The common thread has always been helping people connect the dots: translating complex science into meaningful business decisions, turning ideas into products, and empowering change-makers to move from vision to execution. This biography captures more of that journey, the experiences that have shaped how I lead, and the value I hope to continue bringing to executive teams, founders, boards, and advisory organizations. Here is my biography.

Larry Gitlin: Building Businesses, Connecting Innovation, and Turning Strategy Into Sustainable Growth

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work at the intersection of business development, operations, technology, media, telecommunications, automotive, and digital innovation. From the early days of Internet streaming and content delivery to building businesses, creating strategic partnerships, developing new revenue opportunities, and helping organizations navigate changing markets, I have always been motivated by turning ideas into meaningful business results. As I continue exploring board and advisory opportunities, I look forward to applying these experiences to help organizations grow, innovate, and make better strategic decisions. Here is my biography.

Parisa Fallahi, Ph.D., EMBA: Transforming Science Into Scalable Innovation for a Healthier, More Sustainable Future

I am pleased to share my professional biography, which reflects more than 20 years of experience advancing research, product innovation, commercialization, and strategic growth across the food, beverage, nutrition, wellness, and ingredient industries. My journey has allowed me to lead global teams, launch award-winning products, advise emerging companies, and contribute at the board level while remaining committed to healthier consumers and a more sustainable food system.

Patrick Curran: Engineering What’s Next, Leading It from Concept to Reality

Throughout more than two decades in engineering, I have had the opportunity to work across research, hybrid and electric vehicle technology, battery systems, powertrain development, validation, and engineering leadership. From helping develop and launch groundbreaking electrified vehicles to building teams and organizations focused on the next generation of powertrain technology, I have learned that great products come from combining technical innovation with strong people, disciplined execution, and clear strategy. As I continue to grow as a leader and explore opportunities to contribute through board and advisory service, I look forward to sharing those experiences with organizations tackling complex technical and product challenges. Here is my biography.

From Ideation to Launch: Accelerating Product Development with AI

AI can accelerate product development, but speed alone does not create better outcomes. The biggest gains come from establishing clear ownership, shared context, and stronger decisions before development begins. By integrating AI across Ideation, Discovery, Design, Development, Launch, and Learn, teams can reduce rework, surface risks earlier, and move promising ideas forward with greater confidence—while keeping human judgment and accountability at the center of the process.

Mathew Levine: Entrepreneur | Healthcare Executive | Business Builder & Strategic Advisor

I’m pleased to share my professional biography, reflecting a career that has taken me from research and product development leadership with Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer to founding, growing, and successfully exiting businesses in both healthcare services and hospitality. Over approximately 50 years, I have had the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams, develop medical technologies, manage complex operations, build enduring customer relationships, and guide companies through growth and change. As I explore Board of Directors and Advisory Board opportunities, I look forward to applying that experience to help organizations strengthen strategy, operations, customer value, and long-term performance.

Umesh Adhikari: Transforming Ambitious Technology Visions into Practical, Scalable Systems that Create Lasting Impact

I’m pleased to share my executive biography, which reflects a professional journey that has taken me from hospitality operations and customer-facing leadership into entrepreneurship, AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, distributed systems, and research-driven technology development. I’m particularly excited about opportunities to contribute through advisory relationships, strategic partnerships, and emerging technology initiatives where I can help turn ambitious ideas into practical, secure, and scalable solutions.

Patrick Barge: Engineering Innovation, Transforming Industries, Creating Sustainable Value

After more than 35 years working across engineering, automotive and transportation technology, global manufacturing, emissions control, business transformation, and executive leadership, I am grateful for the experiences that have shaped my professional journey. From leading international technology and business organizations at Cummins to serving as CEO of ESW Group, I have had the opportunity to work with talented teams around the world, develop and commercialize important technologies, and help businesses navigate growth and transformation. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute my experience through board and advisory leadership, I am pleased to share more about my background and the perspective I bring to organizations. Here is my biography.

Kris Avakian: Building Brands, Creating Value, and Leading with Global Perspective

I’m pleased to share my executive biography, reflecting more than 27 years of experience across entrepreneurship, fashion, footwear, global sourcing, manufacturing, product development, sales, marketing, brand building, and international business. Throughout my career, I have remained focused on creating meaningful value, developing strong brands and partnerships, and using my experience to help organizations identify opportunities and grow in the right direction. As I look toward opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I’m excited to share more about the experience, perspective, and values I bring to the table.

Mark Thomas: Leading with Trust, Turning Strategy into Action, and Creating Lasting Value

After more than four decades in insurance and financial services, I am grateful for a career that has allowed me to lead talented teams, develop innovative insurance solutions, advance technology and customer experiences, and serve the unique needs of professional communities, including the CPA profession. As I look toward opportunities to contribute as a board member, advisor, or consultant, I am excited to share the experiences, leadership lessons, and perspectives that have shaped my approach to strategy, growth, collaboration, and service. Here is my biography.

Elaine Duncan: Transforming Medical Innovation into Safe, Successful Patient Solutions

I’m honored to share my professional biography, reflecting more than 50 years of experience in biomedical engineering, medical device development, FDA regulatory strategy, and executive leadership. Throughout my career, I have been privileged to help innovative companies bring life-changing medical technologies to patients while mentoring future engineers and supporting organizations through every stage of product commercialization. I look forward to continuing to contribute my experience by serving on corporate boards within the medical products industry.

Jeffrey McLeod: Leading with Experience, Growing Through Execution

I’m excited to share my executive biography, highlighting more than 40 years of experience in operations, supply chain, product development, entrepreneurship, and organizational leadership. Throughout my career, I've been fortunate to help businesses improve performance, build strong teams, solve complex operational challenges, and create sustainable growth. I look forward to continuing this journey by serving organizations through board and advisory opportunities where I can share my experience and help leaders avoid pitfalls while accelerating success.