Bill (Will) Marchant
About Bill (Will) Marchant
Bill (Will) Marchant serves as the Director of Product Management at Poly, where he leads software strategy for business communication solutions. He has extensive experience in product management and software engineering, having worked with notable companies such as Raytheon, Siemens Plessey Systems, and AeroInfo Systems Ltd.
Current Role at Poly
Bill Marchant serves as the Director of Product Management at Poly since 2020. In this role, he leads the development of software strategy for Poly's business desktop and conference phones. His focus is on maximizing the hardware portfolio to enhance the Poly phone business. He represents the Product Management team in customer meetings across global markets, including Federal Government, large enterprises, and Internet Telephony Service Providers.
Previous Experience at AeroInfo Systems Ltd
Bill Marchant worked at AeroInfo Systems Ltd in various capacities. He began as a Project Manager from 2006 to 2007 for a duration of 10 months. Following this, he served as the Manager of Development Operations from 2007 to 2010 for three years. His tenure at AeroInfo Systems Ltd contributed to his expertise in project and operations management.
Experience at Raytheon
Bill Marchant has significant experience at Raytheon, where he worked in multiple roles. He was a Senior Software Engineer from 1997 to 2000 for three years and later served as Software Manager from 2001 to 2006 for five years. His roles at Raytheon provided him with a strong foundation in software engineering and management.
Career at Polycom
Bill Marchant held several positions at Polycom, contributing to his extensive background in product management. He worked as a Program Manager from 2010 to 2013 for three years, followed by a role as Product Manager from 2013 to 2016 for three years. He then advanced to Senior Manager of Product Management from 2016 to 2020 for four years. His experience at Polycom laid the groundwork for his current role at Poly.
Education and Expertise
Bill Marchant studied at the University of Durham in the UK, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from 1990 to 1993. His educational background, combined with his extensive professional experience in software engineering and product management, has equipped him with the skills necessary to lead product strategies in the technology sector.