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Nathan Elliot-Ling

@nathanelliotling

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Fullstack digital product leader with global experience in innovation & delievery.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values innovation and collaboration, offering opportunities for growth and impactful product development.

I am a fullstack digital product leader with extensive global experience in building innovative products from the ground up. My expertise lies in SaaS, web, and mobile solutions tailored for SMEs and consumers. I have successfully managed portfolios and delivered P&L results up to £75M, demonstrating strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Proven in product strategy & operations, product led growth (£25M ARR), product portfolios (£32 > £75M ARR). At RSTO (Series A) reporting to founder, helped scale 50 to 200+ heads.

Delivered a 0-1 global Cybersecurity & Identity Protection SaaS platform (B2B2C) in 12 markets. The product was sold after achieving £25M ARR.

Led strategy & delivery of NatWest Group customer benefits omni-channel platform (Travel, Cashback, Insurance) navigating COVID travel chaos to gross £50M ARR (sold).

Managed a £12M UK Protection portfolio (Consumer Credit & Insurance products), managing strategic oversight & FCA compliance.

Highly experienced in product management frameworks, commissioning / using market research & data to validate discovery & prioritize roadmap & GTM.

Strong experience with privacy & financial services regulatory requirements e.g. GDPR, PCI, SOC2, Consumer Duty etc.

I am a pragmatic, transparent, servant leader with extensive experience leading cross-functional, often remote teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Interim Head of Digital Products

Oxford International Education Group

Jun 2024 - Dec 2024 (6 months)

Implemented product practices to fix delivery e.g. intake process, prioritization, sprint visibility.
Managed team, stakeholders & partners & built 2025 road map.
Led RFQ, negotiations & contract of strategic dev agency.
Led UX & UI redesign of Student Admissions CRM.
Advised on security and compliance e.g. vulnerabilities, GDPR & accessibility.
Hire and onboard permanent replacement.

WordPress Development eCommerce Management Acquisition Channels Roadmap Development Team Management UX UI Design CRM Strategic Planning

VP Product Management

Tenerity

Feb 2018 - Feb 2024 (6 years)

Strategy, Vision & Execution: Led 0-1 global Cybersecurity squad, MACH platform, enterprise integrations (APIs, SFTP), revenue to £25M ARR, dev effort -84%, sales cycle -75%.

Execution & Operations: Improve margin via £1M p.a. OPEX savings, built a digital-only self-serve experience.

Leadership & People: Led NatWest Brand travel product through COVID-19, navigating unprecedented travel chaos.

Portfolio Management SaaS Microservices Architecture GDPR PCI Product Strategy Monetization Agile Methodologies Team Leadership

Director of Product Management

YELL

Jul 2013 - Mar 2017 (3 years 8 months)

Revenue Growth: Drove revenue growth from £35M to £72M ARR.

Innovation: Launched Facebook advertising product with £12M+ business case. Launched eCommerce product resulting in £4M+ ARR in 12 months. Rebuilt video product to +150% sales.

Transformation: identified critical platform limitations hindering PLG & led re-platforming, achieving 30% cost reduction, 1.5% churn reduction, NPS +70 pts.

Product Strategy Go To Market Strategy

Senior Product Manager

Newsquest

Jun 2017 - Present (8 years 2 months)

Consulted for the Director Digital Verticals on digital product strategy across Automotive, Property & Recruitment. Managed and launched consumer and dealer car finance product for automotive. Conducted partner evaluation and negotiation, developed business cases, pricing, and contract negotiation.

Digital Strategy Business Case Development Contract Negotiation Mobile Presence

Head of Digital

RSTO

Aug 2009 - Present (16 years)

Managed SaaS CMS Platform, including product design, use cases, requirements, and UX/UI design. Led agency team and website development from customer requirement to launch. Led product strategy and vision for BT’s SME online advertising products.

Product Design UX UI Design Agile Development Business Strategy Team Leadership

Business/Account Manager

Direct Traffic Media

May 2008 - Present (17 years 3 months)

Managed new business development and account management for top consumer brands. Conducted market research, data, and insight, researching search algorithms and landscape advances. Developed product marketing collateral including case studies, brochures, and presentation decks.

Business Development Account Management Market Research SEO PPC Social Media Marketing Product Marketing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Glasgow Caledonian University

BA Business Studies & Marketing, Business Studies & Marketing

Studied Business Studies and Marketing at Glasgow Caledonian University. Gained a comprehensive understanding of business principles and marketing strategies.