The best of product-led growth

Recognized for translating strategic vision into tangible business outcomes, Dan has led high-performing product organizations that deliver what matters and scale effectively. With 14 years of experience across B2B SaaS, fintech, insurtech, payroll, and infrastructure, he now oversees global product management for Sage’s cloud payroll business, balancing user experience, market opportunity, and technical feasibility.

His dedication to mentoring, purposeful execution, and building empowered teams sets a benchmark for rising product leaders. These accomplishments highlight why Dan is a distinguished recipient of the Product-Led Rising Star award.

Known for her expertise in optimizing processes, driving operational efficiency, and fostering team growth, Jana has transformed product operations at Applied Systems. She has implemented frameworks that move teams from activity-focused reporting to outcome-driven insights, developed scalable enablement programs, and created centralized knowledge hubs that streamline onboarding and resource access. As a storyteller, mentor, and connector, she cultivates psychological safety, recognition, and continuous learning.

Jana also appeared on an insightful episode of the Product-Led Alliance’s Product Operations Chronicles podcast, sharing her expertise with the broader community. Her influence and impact position her as an exemplary recipient of the Product Operations Rising Star award.

Celebrated for its groundbreaking work in medicine, Novartis reimagines treatments that improve and extend lives while empowering patients, healthcare professionals, and communities globally. Its product teams collaborate across functions to deliver scalable solutions that reach over 250 million people worldwide.

By integrating scientific excellence with patient-focused design, data-driven decision-making, and cohesive teamwork, Novartis sets a high standard for product leadership in healthcare. These qualities make Novartis a distinguished recipient of the Product-Led Team of the Year award.

Celebrated for pushing the boundaries of customer experience, 8x8 connects organizations and people through its integrated platform, combining Contact Center, Unified Communications, and CPaaS APIs. By leveraging AI at every touchpoint, the product operations team drives efficiency, enables personalized journeys, and fosters seamless collaboration across functions.

Their focus on aligning processes, data, and cross-team execution empowers organizations to turn every team into a customer-facing team and tackle complexity with confidence. These accomplishments establish 8x8 as a deserving recipient of the Product Ops Team of the Year award.

Celebrated for transforming product experience, Akeneo equips businesses to manage and enrich product information through its intelligent Product Cloud. Trusted by leading brands, manufacturers, and retailers, including Chico’s, CarParts.com, TaylorMade Golf, Rail Europe, and Kering. Akeneo enhances product experiences with AI-powered data enrichment, management, syndication, and supplier onboarding.

Its app marketplace and partner network extend the platform’s impact, enabling organizations to scale commerce initiatives efficiently. These contributions make Akeneo a highly deserving recipient of the Product Launch of the Year award.