Jeff Kukesh
About Jeff Kukesh
Jeff Kukesh serves as the VP of Product at Akoya, where he leads a team of product managers and oversees product strategy and execution. He has a diverse background in product management, having held positions at companies such as Bottomline Technologies, Fidelity Investments, and Zopa.
Work at Akoya
Jeff Kukesh serves as the Vice President of Product at Akoya, where he leads a team of product managers. His role involves overseeing product strategy and execution, ensuring that the company's offerings align with market needs. As a founding team member, he has played a significant role in the product development process since the company's inception in 2019. His leadership contributes to the overall direction and success of Akoya's product initiatives.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to his role at Akoya, Jeff Kukesh held several positions in product management. He worked at Fidelity Investments as Director of Product Management for Fidelity Wealth Technologies from 2016 to 2019. Before that, he was a Senior Product Manager at Bottomline Technologies from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he served as a Senior Product Manager at Andera Inc from 2011 to 2014, where he gained extensive experience in managing product lifecycles and strategies.
Finance Management Background
Jeff Kukesh has a background in finance management, having worked as a Finance Manager at Zopa in 2008 for 11 months. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in financial operations and management, which complements his product management expertise. His diverse background in finance and product management enables him to approach product strategy with a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics.
Educational Qualifications
Jeff Kukesh earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Accounting from the University of Colorado Boulder, specifically from the Leeds School of Business. This educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills to navigate the complexities of product management and financial strategy in his professional career.