Rick Clarkson
About Rick Clarkson
Rick Clarkson serves as the Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Signiant, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in product management and strategy, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Cisco, Motorola Solutions, and SevOne.
Current Role at Signiant
Rick Clarkson serves as the Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Signiant, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the company's offerings. His leadership has been pivotal in transitioning Signiant's products to a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, which has been a significant shift in the company's operational strategy.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before his current role, Rick Clarkson accumulated extensive experience in product management across various organizations. He worked as a Senior Product Line Manager at Cisco from 2000 to 2006 and held the position of Senior Product Manager at Artel Video Systems from 1997 to 1999. Additionally, he served as Vice President of Product Management at VidSys for one year in 2006, and at SevOne from 2015 to 2018, where he focused on SaaS and cloud product management.
Educational Background
Rick Clarkson earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Marketing from Bentley University, where he studied from 1989 to 1996. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (BSEE) from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he studied from 1984 to 1987. This educational foundation supports his expertise in product strategy and development.
Expertise in Product Development
Rick Clarkson has a strong background in utilizing agile methodologies to improve product development processes. His expertise extends to product usage analytics, which is essential for understanding customer engagement and refining product offerings. He has played a significant role in developing Enterprise SaaS products tailored for major players in the Media and Entertainment industry.
Background in Engineering and Strategy
Prior to his roles in product management, Rick Clarkson worked as a Systems Engineer and Project Manager at General Dynamics from 1989 to 1996. He also served as a Strategy & Product Consultant at Motorola Solutions for one year in 2008. His background in engineering and strategic consulting has contributed to his ability to drive product innovation and support mergers and acquisitions at Signiant.