John Robins — CEO
A product management and growth strategy executive with over 18 years' experience, I specialize in bridging the physical and digital worlds. At Synapse, part of Capgemini Invent, I work with ambitious clients to build novel deep-tech products leveraging IoT, edge AI, robotics, and geospatial technologies. My mission is to create and deliver value for customers and stakeholders across hi-tech, manufacturing, automotive, utilities, and foodtech/retail markets. I have a proven track record of developing cutting-edge products, building strategic alliances at large companies, and launching and growing successful start-ups. Some of my key achievements include spearheading the development and launch of an award-winning, world's first multidimensional GPS map product (Navionics, a Garmin brand), fostering product innovation partnerships between European start-ups and F500 firms (EIT Digital), and accelerating the global expansion of an IoT sensor-enabled supply chain platform start-up (Asynos).
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Management Executive specializing in IoT and digital transformation across various industries.
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Experience: 24 yrs 4 mos
Career Highlights
- Over 18 years of experience in product management.
- Expert in bridging physical and digital technologies.
- Proven track record in launching award-winning products.
Work Experience
Capgemini Invent
Director & Head of Physical AI (1 yr 9 mos)
Director, Connected Products Business (1 yr 5 mos)
Synapse Product Development
Director & Head of Physical AI (1 yr 9 mos)
Director, Connected Products Business (1 yr 5 mos)
GrowthSpace
Mentor - Strategy/BD & Product (3 yrs 5 mos)
Asynos
Chief Operating Officer (1 yr 7 mos)
EIT Digital
Open Innovation Programs (1 yr 7 mos)
Various Companies
Executive Director | Social Impact Leadership (7 yrs 11 mos)
Navionics
Business Development Manager (4 yrs 4 mos)
Product Manager (2 yrs 11 mos)
Speck Systems Ltd
Country Manager (2 yrs 3 mos)
Team Lead GIS (6 mos)
Education
Designing and Building AI Products & Services at MIT xPRO
Master in Business Administration (MBA) at De Montfort University
Dipl. in Engineering (4-year) at Father Agnel Technical Education Complex