Doug Benson
About Doug Benson
Doug Benson is the Sr. Director of Product Management at Coupa Software, where he leads teams focusing on mobile, search, content, and UX platforms.
Sr. Director Of Product Management at Coupa Software
Doug Benson currently serves as the Sr. Director of Product Management at Coupa Software in San Mateo, CA. Since joining the company in 2019, he has taken the lead in product management for Mobile, Search & Content, and UX Platform teams. He has focused on enhancing cross-product components and delivering guided user experiences. At Coupa, he has also played a significant role in integrating Coupa Travel into a unified T&E solution available on both web and mobile platforms. Additionally, Benson has been actively involved in the company’s UI strategy and modernization efforts, which have led to multiple ongoing patent applications.
Previous Role at GuideSpark
Before joining Coupa Software, Doug Benson worked as the Sr. Director of Product Management at GuideSpark in Redwood City, CA, from 2016 to 2019. In his role, Benson was responsible for overseeing product development and management, focusing on innovative solutions and improvements during his three-year tenure.
Principal Product Manager at Syncplicity
Doug Benson served as the Principal Product Manager for Mobile & Desktop Apps at Syncplicity in Santa Clara, CA, from 2015 to 2016. In his approximately ten-month tenure, he was responsible for driving product initiatives and managing the development and deployment of applications for both mobile and desktop platforms.
Co-Founder and COO of Lanica, Inc.
From 2012 to 2014, Doug Benson co-founded and acted as the COO of Lanica, Inc. in Mountain View, CA. During these two years, he played a crucial role in setting the company’s strategic direction and managing its operations. His entrepreneurial efforts helped in developing the company’s initial product offerings and growth strategies.
Education Background
Doug Benson attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business where he participated in the Stanford Executive Program in 2007. He also has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Art, and Music from The University of Texas at Austin, obtained in 1970. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in both the arts and business management.