Top Talent like Mark are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Mark Merrywest

Growth Product Manager
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
CPO & Product Strategist | Experienced Product Leader Focused on Strategy & Growth
I'm a down-to-earth product leader with over 26 years of experience turning complex challenges into practical solutions. I began my career in software development and have worked through roles in ICT, agile project management, and product marketing. I focus on creating clear product strategies that align with real business needs, using data and customer feedback to drive decision-making. I’ve hands-on experience with AI integration and SaaS transformations, and I work closely with teams to deliver measurable results. Ultimately, I’m passionate about making technology work for people and helping organisations grow through sensible, user-focused product strategies.

Work History

Y

Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder

YondDeveloped a clear product strategy for an AI-powered travel platform. Created and maintained a practical roadmap for personalised travel discovery. Secured pre-seed funding by demonstrating market differentiation. Led a small, cross-functional team to deliver key product features. Established an analytics framework to guide product improvements.
H

Fractional Head of Product

HuahanaGuiding startups through strategic product discovery. Defining core value propositions and identifying target markets. Facilitating Design Sprints to rapidly validate product concepts. Developing strategic product roadmaps to prioritise features and drive market traction. Conducting market research and competitive analysis to inform product strategy decisions.
S

Lead Product Manager

SimprintsSep 2023 - May 2024 • 9 mosIntroduced product processes to embed a product mindset across the team. Defined the overall product strategy and approach in collaboration with key stakeholders. Worked with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and customer focus. Utilised data-driven decision-making to refine the product roadmap and drive better outcomes.
F

Lead Product Manager

floccSep 2019 - Apr 2023 • 3 yrs 8 mosLed a multi-functional team across 25+ client projects. Developed scalable processes for product development and idea evaluation. Conducted workshops to align business strategy with technical execution. Improved sprint completion rates and reduced development costs.
F

Senior Product Manager

floccSep 2016 - Sep 2019 • 3 yrs 1 mo
F

Product Marketing Manager

floccSep 2013 - Sep 2016 • 3 yrs 1 mo
F

Agile Project Manager / Digital Lead

floccSep 2009 - Sep 2013 • 4 yrs 1 mo
C

Head of Faculty - Computing and Business

City of Norwich SchoolSep 2007 - Sep 2009 • 2 yrs 1 mo
A

Head of ICT & Teacher of ICT

Attleborough AcademySep 2004 - Sep 2007 • 3 yrs 1 mo
S

Teacher Training (GTP)

Suffolk & Norfolk SCITTSep 2003 - Sep 2004 • 1 yr 1 mo

Education

U

University of East Anglia

Executive MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations2016 - 2018
C

Chartered Management Institute

Level 7 Diploma, Professional Consulting2017 - 2018
K

King's College London

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Science1996 - 1999
T

Thetford Grammar School

Secondary School, GCSE, A Level1988 - 1996

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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CPO & Product Strategist | Experienced Product Leader Focused on Strategy & Growth
I'm a down-to-earth product leader with over 26 years of experience turning complex challenges into practical solutions. I began my career in software development and have worked through roles in ICT, agile project management, and product marketing. I focus on creating clear product strategies that align with real business needs, using data and customer feedback to drive decision-making. I’ve hands-on experience with AI integration and SaaS transformations, and I work closely with teams to deliver measurable results. Ultimately, I’m passionate about making technology work for people and helping organisations grow through sensible, user-focused product strategies.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Mark are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Mark Merrywest

Growth Product Manager
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

Y

Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder

YondDeveloped a clear product strategy for an AI-powered travel platform. Created and maintained a practical roadmap for personalised travel discovery. Secured pre-seed funding by demonstrating market differentiation. Led a small, cross-functional team to deliver key product features. Established an analytics framework to guide product improvements.
H

Fractional Head of Product

HuahanaGuiding startups through strategic product discovery. Defining core value propositions and identifying target markets. Facilitating Design Sprints to rapidly validate product concepts. Developing strategic product roadmaps to prioritise features and drive market traction. Conducting market research and competitive analysis to inform product strategy decisions.
S

Lead Product Manager

SimprintsSep 2023 - May 2024 • 9 mosIntroduced product processes to embed a product mindset across the team. Defined the overall product strategy and approach in collaboration with key stakeholders. Worked with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and customer focus. Utilised data-driven decision-making to refine the product roadmap and drive better outcomes.
F

Lead Product Manager

floccSep 2019 - Apr 2023 • 3 yrs 8 mosLed a multi-functional team across 25+ client projects. Developed scalable processes for product development and idea evaluation. Conducted workshops to align business strategy with technical execution. Improved sprint completion rates and reduced development costs.
F

Senior Product Manager

floccSep 2016 - Sep 2019 • 3 yrs 1 mo
F

Product Marketing Manager

floccSep 2013 - Sep 2016 • 3 yrs 1 mo
F

Agile Project Manager / Digital Lead

floccSep 2009 - Sep 2013 • 4 yrs 1 mo
C

Head of Faculty - Computing and Business

City of Norwich SchoolSep 2007 - Sep 2009 • 2 yrs 1 mo
A

Head of ICT & Teacher of ICT

Attleborough AcademySep 2004 - Sep 2007 • 3 yrs 1 mo
S

Teacher Training (GTP)

Suffolk & Norfolk SCITTSep 2003 - Sep 2004 • 1 yr 1 mo

Education

U

University of East Anglia

Executive MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations2016 - 2018
C

Chartered Management Institute

Level 7 Diploma, Professional Consulting2017 - 2018
K

King's College London

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Science1996 - 1999
T

Thetford Grammar School

Secondary School, GCSE, A Level1988 - 1996

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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