Perry Adair - Chief Product Officer

Q: Where is Perry based?

Perry is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Perry speak?

Perry speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native) .

Q: How many years of experience does Perry have?

Perry has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Perry has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Perry may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Perry's latest experience?

Perry's most recent position is Chief Product Officer at Commsignia .

Q: What companies has Perry worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Perry has worked for Commsignia , Boston Consulting Group , McKinsey & Company , Tractable , and Teralytics .

Q: Which industries is Perry most experienced in?

Perry is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Information Technology , and Insurance . Perry also has some experience in Energy , Healthcare , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Perry most experienced in?

Perry is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Strategy , and Sales . Perry also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Legal , and Research and Development .

Q: Which industries has Perry worked in recently?

Perry has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Information Technology , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Perry worked in recently?

Perry has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Strategy , and Business Intelligence .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Present

1 year 7 months

Berlin, Germany

Chief Product Officer

Commsignia

Leading product and AI transformation for mobility scaleup
Business strategy, team leadership, venture building

Jan 2023 - Aug 2024

1 year 8 months

Berlin, Germany

Product Director

Boston Consulting Group

Advisory focusing on GenAI enablement for clients in pharmaceutical, fintech, insurance, medical equipment, automotive, logistics and mobility

Jul 2022 - Jan 2023

7 months

Berlin, Germany

External Advisor

McKinsey & Company

Advisory with LEAP practice on new product & business building

Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

10 months

Berlin, Germany

Vice President – Product

Tractable

Leading product org consisting of 18 design & product reports (direct & indirect)
Developing transformation agenda towards scale and product centricity

Jan 2020 - Oct 2021

1 year 10 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Chief Product Officer

Teralytics

Transformed project-oriented organization into a product centric company
Built out product & design organization with key hires and processes
Pitched to VCs during successful series B raise

Jun 2016 - Jul 2018

2 years 2 months

Berlin, Germany

Digital Manager – Product Strategy & Innovation

McKinsey & Company

McKinsey nominated expert in digital organization design
Built and led digital product teams in product delivery and client capability building
Digital consulting in Automotive, Energy, Insurance, and Industry 4.0 verticals

Aug 2010 - May 2016

5 years 10 months

Berlin, Germany

Head of Product - Automotive Experiences

Nokia / HERE

Built Automotive Experiences product organization from scratch
Defined and executed a vision for a disruptive automotive navigation software suite
Helped secure major global product deals with Volvo and Jaguar Land Rover
Products received Frost & Sullivan 2014 Technology Innovation Leadership Award
Kelly Blue Book rated Here’s Jaguar Land Rover implementation ‘best in class’

Oct 2008 - Aug 2010

1 year 11 months

Sunnyvale, United States

Senior Product Manager

Telenav, Inc.

Successfully launched new consumer apps on iPhone and Android platforms
Managed lifecycle for a product line generating $30 M/year from 250,000 users

Aug 2007 - Oct 2008

1 year 3 months

Portland, United States

Co-Founder

Navadi, Inc.

Secured patents covering GPS-enabled mobile advertising technologies and pricing
Brokered sale of patent family to Groupon, Inc.

Aug 2005 - Aug 2007

2 years 1 month

Beaverton, United States

Product Manager III

Kronos / Unicru, Inc.

Established pricing and led product strategy for employee assessment products
Owned product delivery for Retail and Healthcare customers

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Information Technology, Insurance, Energy, Healthcare, and Retail.

Automotive

Information Technology

Insurance

Energy

Healthcare

Retail

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Strategy, Sales, Business Intelligence, Legal, and Research and Development.

Product Development

Strategy

Sales

Business Intelligence

Legal

Research and Development

Languages

German

Native

English

Native

Education

Sep 2003 - Jun 2005

University of Oregon

Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Eugene, United States

Sep 1997 - Jun 1999

Western Washington University

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration · Business Administration · Bellingham, United States

Sep 1993 - Jun 1997

Virginia Tech

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Curriculum · Civil Engineering · Blacksburg, United States

Certifications & licenses

Digital Business

Columbia Business School

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Automotive 12 y

Avg length 1 y 11 m

Longest experience 5 y 9 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, United States, Switzerland)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Chief Product Officer, Product Director, External Advisor

Main industries Automotive, Information Technology, Insurance

Main business areas Product Development, Strategy, Sales

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

November 2025

Last Update

February 2026

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Where is Perry based?

Perry is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Perry speak?

Perry speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native).

How many years of experience does Perry have?

Perry has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Perry has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Perry may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Perry be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Perry would be well-suited for roles such as: Chief Product Officer, Product Director, External Advisor.

What is Perry's latest experience?

Perry's most recent position is Chief Product Officer at Commsignia.

What companies has Perry worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Perry has worked for Commsignia, Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey & Company, Tractable, and Teralytics.

Which industries is Perry most experienced in?

Perry is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Information Technology, and Insurance. Perry also has some experience in Energy, Healthcare, and Retail.

Which business areas is Perry most experienced in?

Perry is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Strategy, and Sales. Perry also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Legal, and Research and Development.

Which industries has Perry worked in recently?

Perry has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Information Technology, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Perry worked in recently?

Perry has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Strategy, and Business Intelligence.

What is Perry's education?

Perry holds a Master in Business Administration from University of Oregon, a Bachelor in Business Administration from Western Washington University and a Bachelor in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech.

Does Perry have any certificates?

Perry has 1 certificate: Digital Business.

What is the availability of Perry?

Perry will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Perry?

Perry's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.