Gemma Cooper
About Gemma Cooper
Gemma Cooper is the VP of Product Operations at Cision in Brighton, England, where she leads a team focused on optimizing processes and workflows across the product organization.
Current Position
Gemma Cooper is currently the Vice President of Product Operations at Cision. Based in Brighton, England, United Kingdom, she leads a team of Delivery Managers, Product Analysts, and Operations Specialists. In her role, she focuses on optimizing processes, workflows, and communication across the product organization. She also facilitates alignment and collaboration with engineering, design, sales, and marketing functions.
Previous Roles at Brandwatch
Before joining Cision, Gemma Cooper held multiple positions at Brandwatch. She served as the Vice President of R&D Operations for a year from 2022 to 2023, and as the Vice President of Product Operations for three months in 2022. She was also the Director of Product Operations from 2020 to 2022 and the Professional Services Team Lead - Post Sales from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she held the role of Professional Services Team Lead - EMEA for five months in 2015 and Head of Professional Services - DACH in Berlin from 2013 to 2014.
Experience at UKSA
Gemma Cooper worked at UKSA for six years in various capacities. From 2006 to 2010, she was a Senior Sales Executive. Prior to that, she held the role of Marketing & New Business Development from 2004 to 2006. She began her tenure at UKSA as a Sales Executive from 2002 to 2004.
Early Career
Gemma Cooper's early career includes a position as an Administrative Assistant in the School of Medicine at the University of Leeds, where she worked for a year from 2001 to 2002. This role marked the beginning of her professional journey in administrative and support roles.
Expertise and Specialization
In her current and previous roles, Gemma Cooper specializes in helping product teams operate more efficiently and effectively, particularly during times of transition and growth. She leverages data, insights, and best practices to improve product operations. Her expertise includes optimizing processes and workflows and facilitating alignment and collaboration across various functions within the organization.