Zuora VP of Product Strategy on Balancing Short-Term Wins and Long-Term Product Health

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  • February 14, 2025
Ken Houseman

NY Times, VP of Product

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Ken Houseman
In this episode hosted by Justin Leibow, Ken Houseman will be speaking on balancing short-term wins and long-term product health.

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Ken Houseman
NY Times, VP of Product

If it's unclear, challenging, daunting, or even considered "impossible"... then it's my kind of challenge. Led major initiatives, recovering over $20 million in annual invoice erosion and creating a forward-thinking $350 million global cloud data center build strategy, achieving a significant 30% reduction in payment costs. Orchestrated diverse teams within enterprise software and SaaS environments, using Agile methods to optimize product development, management, and strategic outcomes. Executed nuanced Profit and Loss (P&L) management with a distinct focus on organizational leadership. Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring sustained growth and resilience in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Leverages experience to enhance commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in leadership. Committed to fostering a workplace culture valuing differences and recognizing diversity as a pivotal driver of innovation. Guides strategic DEIA initiatives, leading to tangible enhancements in organizational performance through a holistic approach. Focused on sharing insights and collaborating on challenges within the digital commerce realm, open to speaking engagements at events, and exploring collaborative opportunities to address technical and industry-wide issues.

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Justin Leibow
Platform Operations Lead

Certified Digital Product Manager (CDPM), Certified Project Manager Professional (PMP) and ScrumMaster (CSP) Specialties: Product Development, Product Management, Insurance, Banking, Financial Transformation, Process Improvement, Business Risk

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