Kevin B.
About Kevin B.
Kevin B. is a Principal Product Manager with a Bachelor of Engineering from The University of Auckland. He has extensive experience in product management across various sectors, including consumer internet and enterprise SaaS, and has a background in elite sports as a world champion and America's Cup winner.
Work at Apollo.io
Kevin B. serves as Principal Product Manager at Apollo.io since 2023. In this role, he leverages his extensive product management experience to drive innovative solutions and enhance product offerings. His focus is on maximizing impact through effective team leadership and collaboration across various functions.
Education and Expertise
Kevin B. studied at The University of Auckland, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering. His educational background complements his expertise in both consumer internet and enterprise SaaS sectors. He possesses a diverse range of product experience that includes hard products and software, as well as insights from both startups and public companies.
Background
Kevin B. has a career that combines technology with elite sport. He has been a world champion and a two-time America's Cup winner. His background includes roles in product management at various companies, such as Qualtrics and Nextdoor, where he honed his skills in leading cross-functional teams and driving product innovation.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Apollo.io, Kevin B. worked at Qualtrics as a Product Manager from 2019 to 2023 and at Nextdoor from 2015 to 2019, both for four years. He also held the position of VP of Product at Schiller Bikes for one year in 2014-2015. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Weather Analyst for Emirates Team New Zealand from 2006 to 2008.
Achievements in Product Management
Kevin B. is recognized for his ability to distill complex concepts into essential elements, which facilitates effective communication among designers, engineers, analysts, and users. He specializes in identifying cross-functional strengths to lead teams towards innovative solutions that maximize impact.