Vice President of Product Management Head of Programs

Greg Thomson

Vice President of Product Management; Head of

Programs

San Francisco, CA, 94115 • 415-***-****

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Dynamic and accomplished Vice President of Product Management and Head of Programs with a track record driving innovation and delivering successful outcomes in new technologies, clean energy systems, and emerging markets. Proven leadership in achieving successful outcomes including IPO, Fortune 50 acquisition, and industry-wide deployments of new technologies. Recognized for spearheading strategic initiatives to secure multiple grant awards resulting in scalable clean energy systems and substantial revenue. Adept at establishing impactful partnerships and programs. Holder of multiple U.S. patents, demonstrating a commitment to forward- thinking solutions. Experienced in leading product and business innovation in startup environments, with a focus on customer-centric results. Demonstrated ability to build and optimize local clean energy resources, microgrids, and modern grid technologies. Areas of Expertise

● Product Strategic Development

● Revenue Growth & Profitability

● Product Management Excellence

● Business Development & Expansion

● Team Leadership & Enhancement

● Acquisition & Integration Experience

● Innovation & Technology Integration

● Community Engagement & Education

● Regulatory Advocacy

● Financial Administration

● Customer-Centric Approach

● Cross-functional Collaboration

Professional Experience

Green Solutions & Technologies, San Francisco, CA 2013 – Present Founder & Principal

Spearhead expansion of solutions that scale local clean energy resources, community-scale microgrids, and cutting-edge grid technologies. Orchestrate management of software products at foremost residential solar company in the U.S. to establish new energy services platform that seamlessly integrates solar and energy storage into innovative "Virtual Power Plants”. Establish Program Development function, while targeting commercial and industrial sectors. Function as acting COO for clean energy startup to conceptualize and execute citywide renewable energy program. Conceptualize state and utility program-based modern grid and Community Microgrid solutions.

● Influenced utility commission rulings for enhanced grid support of distributed energy resources.

● Secured three California Energy Commission grants, totaling multiple millions in revenue while advancing clean energy solutions, orchestrating financing and tech partnerships.

● Spearheaded founding of Advanced Community Energy initiative to accelerate local energy systems, community energy resilience, and equitable economic benefits.

● Formulated product and market energy plan for a Fortune 50 company representing hundreds of millions in revenue.

● Elected Chair, Sausalito Sustainability Commission.

● Subject matter authority in panels and webinars, promoting economic and operational benefits of distributed energy resources. Comcast Cable, LLC, San Francisco, CA 2010 – 2013

Vice President, Advanced Product Development

Formulated innovative strategies and devised effective solutions as primary contributor to Comcast's advanced product initiatives after the acquisition of MetaTV, Inc. Directed product management efforts for versatile application and data platforms, while establishing standards in cable industry and overseeing deployment to more than 100 million consumer devices. Spearheaded and played pivotal role in expansive initiatives spanning cable operators, content programmers, technology vendors, and partner companies within the industry.

● Oversaw integration of MetaTV's product management and business development functions into Comcast's operational framework.

● Led development of industry-wide application platform and partner plan, driving estimated incremental revenue of around $1 billion and enhancing cable industry's fundamental subscription business. MetaTV, Inc, San Francisco, CA 2001 – 2009

Senior Vice President, Product Management & Business Development Orchestrated Product Management and Business Development initiatives within thriving technology startup, situated at intersection of Internet and cable services. Oversaw company's progression and versatile application platform, setting industry benchmarks and integrating seamlessly into over 100 million consumer devices. Played crucial role in reshaping company's product strategy amid industry challenges, ultimately leading to a successful acquisition. Catapulted MetaTV platform into a cable-wide standard adopted throughout industry.

● Expanded oversight to include user experience and technical support teams.

● Aligned product management and business development teams to organizational goals.

● Spearheaded organizational transformation as Senior Vice President, appointed by the CEO.

● Executed comprehensive product plans for cable industry software, applications, data, navigation, personal media, and advanced advertising.

Liberate Technologies, Inc, San Carlos, CA 1997 – 2001 Director, Product Management

Directed restructuring of Product Management team to enhance responsiveness to customers and partners in swiftly evolving market landscape. Innovated new products, honed product strategies, and orchestrated comprehensive restructuring of Product Management unit. Orchestrated synthesis and prioritization of customer and partner feedback, while steering cross-functional product steering committee towards effective decision-making.

● Commenced as Product Manager and ascended to role of Director of Product Management to oversee product portfolio.

● Supported Liberate's successful IPO by overseeing transformation from fledgling startup into workforce of over 500 professionals serving clients across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Music, Magna cum Laude Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA Liberal Arts Studies Davidson College, Davidson, NC Wilderness & Survival Training Outward Bound, Asheville, NC

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