Steve Sexton
About Steve Sexton
Steve Sexton is the Senior Director of Product Management Operations at Axway, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in product management, having held leadership roles at companies such as Organized Living, IBM, and LexisNexis.
Current Role at Axway
Steve Sexton serves as the Senior Director of Product Management Operations at Axway, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he leads the standardization of Axway’s product offerings across the entire portfolio. He is responsible for aligning common elements across all product lines to ensure a consistent approach and outcomes. Sexton oversees the development and deployment of best practices and continuously improves methodologies and tools in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to his current role, Steve Sexton held several significant positions in product management. He worked at IBM as the Cloud Services Product Management and Go To Market Leader from 2014 to 2016, and as Program Director for Product Operations from 2010 to 2014. Before IBM, he served as Vice President of Operations at PCMS Datafit from 2016 to 2018 and as VP of eCommerce at Organized Living from 2006 to 2008. His extensive experience in product management spans various industries and roles.
Educational Background
Steve Sexton earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Kentucky. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Wright State University, where he studied Finance. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his roles in product management and operations.
Leadership in Product Development
Throughout his career, Steve Sexton has demonstrated leadership in product development and management. He has been responsible for developing consistent tools and templates for the product management organization, including roadmaps and KPI dashboards. He collects and analyzes product data to generate insights that inform decision-making within the product team, showcasing his commitment to data-driven strategies.
Career Timeline
Steve Sexton's career spans several key positions in product management and operations. He began his career at LexisNexis as Sr. Director of Product Management from 1995 to 2001. He then held various roles, including VP of Product Development at Radian Group from 2002 to 2004 and Director of Product Management at USinternetworking from 2004 to 2006. His career trajectory highlights his extensive experience and expertise in the field.