Charl Porter
About Charl Porter
Charl Porter serves as the Global Vice President of Product, Data Products at Condé Nast, bringing over 15 years of experience in product development and management across various sectors. He has held multiple leadership roles at Condé Nast and Financial Times, specializing in product life-cycle, digital publishing, and organizational change through technology.
Current Role as Global Vice President of Product
Charl Porter serves as the Global Vice President of Product, Data Products at Condé Nast since 2023. In this role, Porter is responsible for overseeing product strategy and development within the data products division. The position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where Porter applies extensive experience in product management to enhance data-driven solutions.
Experience at Condé Nast
Porter has held multiple roles at Condé Nast from 2013 to 2023. Initially, Porter worked as Director of Product Development for 11 months, followed by a tenure as Senior Director of Product Development from 2014 to 2020. Porter then advanced to the role of VP of Product Development Operations from 2018 to 2020. Most recently, Porter served as Global VP of Transformation and Integration from 2020 to 2023, focusing on organizational change and technology operations.
Career at Financial Times
Charl Porter has a significant history with the Financial Times, where various roles spanned from 2004 to 2013. Porter began as a Web Editor/Designer and progressed through positions including Online Project Manager, Functional Architect, Head of Content Management, and Lead Product Manager. This diverse experience contributed to a strong foundation in product management and digital publishing.
Educational Background
Porter studied at Middlesex University, where a Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Arts was achieved. This educational background laid the groundwork for a career focused on multimedia and digital solutions, which has been pivotal in various product management roles.
Expertise in Product Management
Charl Porter has a 15-year career specializing in both B2C and B2B environments. The focus has been on multi-platform consumer experiences and e-commerce solutions. Porter is recognized for expertise in product life-cycle management, mobile technologies, social media integration, and digital publishing, making significant contributions to organizational change and technology operations.