I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, values collaboration, and offers opportunities for growth and impact.
Ola Wallin
@olawallin
Experienced product leader with a decade of expertise in product strategy.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned product leader with over a decade of experience in launching successful products and building high-performing product organizations. My expertise lies in aligning user needs with business objectives through data-informed decision-making, ongoing discovery, and early validation. I specialize in product strategy, performance-driven development, and optimizing user experiences to generate measurable business growth.
In my recent role as VP of Product at Raketech, I successfully led the Affiliation Marketing portfolio, overseeing key functions such as Product, UX, UI, Data Analytics, and SEO. I transitioned the organization to a performance-driven mindset by aligning product strategy with measurable business outcomes and fostering a collaborative environment for cross-functional teams. My previous experiences include leading web acquisition strategies at Funnel and serving as Chief Product Officer at FanTeam, where I developed competitive product strategies that drove significant growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Fractional Leader & Advisor
olawallin.com
May 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Fractional CPO/VP providing strategic leadership to transform product organizations. Guiding teams from output-focused to outcome-driven approaches, leveraging executive experience to connect initiatives with business results. Helping companies optimize product strategies and development processes with strategic, data-driven methodologies.
Strategic product leader transforming organizations through data-driven approaches. Led 15-person team, implemented performance frameworks, and aligned cross-functional teams to drive measurable business outcomes with a collaborative, experimental mindset.
Head of Web Acquisition
Funnel
Oct 2020 - Jan 2024 (3 years 3 months)
Led web acquisition at Funnel's B2B SaaS platform, driving growth through strategic UX, SEO, and CRO optimization. Built high-performing team achieving 100% organic growth, reduced CAC, and improved sales pipeline. Fostered data-driven culture with lean, agile approach, streamlining lead management and CRM integrations.
Senior Product Manager
Funnel
Sep 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 1 month)
Developed core product areas in Enterprise SaaS, empowering digital marketers with data-driven solutions. Created customer-centric product strategy through user research and stakeholder alignment. Led development teams to deliver impactful solutions, reducing churn and driving Product-Led Growth strategies for user acquisition and expansion.
Chief Product Officer
FanTeam
Sep 2018 - Apr 2019 (7 months)
Led B2C product division at FanTeam, reporting directly to CEO and driving GTM strategies. Developed innovative product strategy for skill-gaming products, successfully merging Daily Fantasy Sports and Sports Betting. Collaborated with leadership to align product vision with company goals, driving user satisfaction and business growth.
Lead Product Manager
LEOVEGAS
Aug 2015 - Aug 2018 (3 years)
Led casino and sports betting verticals, developing superior user experiences through data analysis and lean UX. Drove significant user engagement and revenue growth by strategically launching and managing sports vertical. Guided cross-functional teams to create innovative Sportsbook, achieving industry recognition and establishing key revenue streams through strategic planning and integrations.
Product Owner
Projectplace
Jul 2014 - Nov 2015 (1 year 4 months)
Collaborated as product owner across international development teams to create an agile project management tool. Crafted strategic roadmap by leveraging market insights and stakeholder alignment. Prioritized user needs and business objectives, applying lean/agile methodologies to drive continuous improvement and deliver exceptional customer satisfaction in a competitive market.
Account Manager & Agile Project Manager
Britny
Aug 2013 - Jul 2014 (11 months)
Drove business growth at Britny by transforming account management team and implementing lean/agile methodologies. Increased organizational profitability through strategic initiatives, enhanced customer collaboration, and coaching teams. Delivered value-driven solutions that improved client outcomes and customer satisfaction through agile practices.
Account Manager & Agile Project Manager
Iteam Solutions
Feb 2009 - Jul 2013 (4 years 5 months)
Drove business growth at Britny by transforming account management team and implementing lean/agile methodologies. Increased organizational profitability through strategic initiatives, enhanced customer collaboration, and coaching teams. Delivered value-driven solutions that improved client outcomes and customer satisfaction through agile practices.
Developer, Co-Founder, Product Owner
GetUpdated
Oct 2002 - Jan 2009 (6 years 3 months)
Co-founded and developed a product that addressed market needs, focusing on user experience and product ownership to drive business success.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Power MBA
MBA, Business Administration
2024 - 2024
Completed an MBA program focusing on business management and strategy, enhancing skills in product management and digital marketing.
IHM Business School
Diploma, Marketing
2020 - 2020
Studied Digital Marketing, gaining insights into online marketing strategies, consumer behavior, and digital analytics.
Nackademin
Certificate, Web Development
2002 - 2002
Completed a course in Web Development, focusing on programming languages and web technologies.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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Skills
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