John Leonard
About John Leonard
John Leonard is the SVP of Product Development at Asurion, with a career spanning various leadership roles in the tech and finance industries.
Current Position at Asurion
John Leonard currently holds the position of Senior Vice President (SVP) of Product Development at Asurion. He has been in this role since 2016, and operates out of the Greater Nashville Area, TN. In this capacity, John focuses on the development of new products, driving innovation within the company, and ensuring that Asurion remains competitive in the tech solutions industry.
Previous Roles at Asurion
Before his current role, John Leonard served as SVP of Product Management at Asurion from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, he was the Vice President of Product Management from 2010 to 2015. These roles involved key responsibilities in product strategy, management, and overseeing product lifecycle, heavily contributing to Asurion’s market positioning and innovation.
Career at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
John Leonard has also held prominent roles at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise. He was the Vice President of Global Sales and Field Operations from 2008 to 2010, and the General Manager of the Applications Business Division from 2006 to 2008. These positions were based in New Jersey and encompassed leadership in sales strategies and operational management.
Leadership at Lucent Technologies
John Leonard's extensive career includes various leadership roles at Lucent Technologies. He served as Vice President, Strategy and Marketing of the Network Solutions Group from 2005 to 2006, and Director of Product Management for UMTS Wireless Networks from 2003 to 2005. His earlier roles included Director of Strategy and Portfolio Management, Wireless from 2000 to 2003 in the United Kingdom, and Financial Planning Manager, Wireless from 1998 to 2000 in San Jose, California. These roles highlight his diverse experience in product management, strategy, and financial planning.
Education Background
John Leonard earned his MBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 1996 to 1998. Earlier, he completed his undergraduate degree in Business Management at Universidad Metropolitana in Venezuela, graduating in 1992.