Kerry Pearce
About Kerry Pearce
Kerry Pearce is the Vice President of GTM and New Product Launches at Placer.ai, with extensive experience in product development and marketing in the tech industry. Previously, he held senior roles at UM and Near, demonstrating expertise in SaaS-based software and strategic process improvement.
Current Role at Placer.ai
Kerry Pearce serves as the Vice President of Go-To-Market (GTM) and New Product Launches at Placer.ai. In this role, which began in 2023, Pearce operates remotely from Los Angeles, California. The position involves overseeing the introduction of new products to the market, leveraging extensive experience in product development and strategy.
Previous Experience at UM
Prior to joining Placer.ai, Kerry Pearce held multiple roles at UM. From 2010 to 2015, Pearce worked as the Senior Director of Mobile and Ad Products. Subsequently, from 2015 to 2019, Pearce served as the Senior Vice President of Product and Engineering. The role of Chief Product Officer and Chief Strategy Officer was held from 2019 to 2021, culminating in a total of over a decade of service at UM.
Experience at Near
Kerry Pearce was the Senior Vice President of Strategy at Near from 2021 to 2022. This role involved strategic oversight and leadership within the organization, contributing to the company's growth and direction during that year.
Educational Background
Kerry Pearce studied at the University of California, Davis, where a Master of Science in Economics was achieved from 1990 to 1994. Additionally, Pearce attended James Madison University, earning a Master of Science in Economics and American Studies from 1986 to 1990.
Expertise in Product Development
Kerry Pearce has expertise in developing and marketing SaaS-based software, particularly in social media products. Pearce specializes in achieving operational excellence through strategic process improvement and has a proven track record in managing multi-million-dollar budgets with full P&L accountability.