Michael G. Cohen
About Michael G. Cohen
Michael G. Cohen serves as the Chief Product Officer at Achievers, where he has worked since 2019. With over a decade of experience in innovation and product development, he has a strong background in leading teams and bringing successful products to market.
Work at Achievers
Michael G. Cohen has served as the Chief Product Officer at Achievers since 2019. In this role, he oversees a team of over 60 professionals, including Product Managers, UX/UI designers, and Data Scientists. Under his leadership, Achievers successfully deployed the first Data Science models to production while maintaining high customer satisfaction scores. Cohen led the replatforming of the Achievers Employee Experience Platform to microservices and transitioned the platform to Google Cloud. Achievers received recognition from The Everest Group as the 'most capable and most innovative' Employee Experience Platform in 2024, and was awarded HRO Today's top winner for Customer Satisfaction in 2023.
Professional Background
Prior to joining Achievers, Michael G. Cohen co-founded and served as General Manager at Zero Gravity Labs from 2016 to 2019. He held various roles at LoyaltyOne, including Associate Director of Innovation & Product Development and Global Head of Innovation from 2012 to 2019. Cohen also worked at MLSE as Director of Digital Strategy & Product Development for a brief period in 2016. His earlier experience includes positions at NexJ Systems and Nortel, where he participated in leadership development programs.
Education and Expertise
Michael G. Cohen earned a combined JD/MBA degree from the University of Toronto, studying Law and Business from 2002 to 2006. He also completed an Executive Program in Social CRM at the Rotman School of Management in 2010. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Huron University, completed from 1997 to 2000, and high school education at FHCI from 1994 to 1997. His academic credentials support his extensive experience in innovation and product development.
Board Memberships and Advisory Roles
Cohen has served on the Board of Directors for SKETCH Toronto from 2019 to 2021, contributing to the organization’s mission to support youth through the arts. He is also a member of the Technology and Innovation Advisory with Sick Kids Hospital Foundation, where he provides insights on leveraging technology for healthcare innovation. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to community engagement and mentorship.
Achievements in Innovation and Product Development
Michael G. Cohen has a proven track record in innovation and product development, having brought multiple successful and scaled products to market. He is recognized as a regular author and speaker at conferences, focusing on topics such as innovation, intrapreneurship, and disruptive technology. His leadership has fostered high-performing product teams, and he actively mentors multiple start-ups, sharing his expertise and experience in the field.