Brian Bishop
About Brian Bishop
Brian Bishop serves as the Vice President of Product at air up, where he guides the development of eCommerce and operations software. He has held various leadership roles in product development and digital transformation across multiple companies, including De Gruyter and Springer Science+Business Media.
Current Role at air up
Brian Bishop serves as the Vice President of Product at air up since 2022. In this role, he guides the development of eCommerce and operations software to support the company's international expansion and hyper-growth. His leadership focuses on enhancing product offerings and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at De Gruyter
Bishop held the position of Vice President for Digital Transformation at De Gruyter from 2021 to 2022. During his 10-month tenure in London, he was responsible for driving digital initiatives and transforming the company's approach to digital products.
Career at Springer Science+Business Media
Bishop's extensive career at Springer Science+Business Media spanned multiple roles. He served as Vice-President of Platform Development from 2010 to 2014, Director of E-Product Development & Innovation from 2007 to 2010, and Sr. Electronic Publishing Editor from 2001 to 2003. His contributions included overseeing online development efforts and managing a diverse product portfolio across various websites.
Educational Background
Brian Bishop earned his MBA from the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, completing his studies from 2005 to 2007. He also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Film from Syracuse University, where he studied from 1993 to 1997.
Notable Projects and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Bishop has been involved in significant projects. He implemented the product vision for JUST EAT's technology products, which supported over 60,000 restaurant partners globally. Additionally, he established an internal center of excellence in online software development at Springer, growing the team to over 80 staff members.