🚀 Charles Laing

Charles Laing is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in product management and leadership, specializing in the fintech sector.

He holds a strong academic background in engineering, space studies, and data science, with a track record of publishing peer-reviewed papers during his PhD.

In his role at Capco, Charles leads cross-functional teams in the design, development, and launch of cutting-edge financial products, exceeding client expectations and fostering market growth.

His expertise includes market analysis, go-to-market strategy, and key performance indicators, essential for delivering successful outcomes in partnerships with UK, US, and international banks.

Charles excels in user research, product vision definition, roadmapping, feature prioritization, stakeholder management, and overseeing product development and launch.

He collaborates effectively with both internal and external partners, ensuring product quality, usability, and scalability by engaging with developers, designers, testers, marketing, sales, and customer service teams.

Facilitating open communication and feedback loops between his teams and clients, Charles ensures alignment with business goals and user needs, a crucial aspect of his product leadership role.

With an academic background including a PhD from King's College London and experience at renowned institutions such as the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Charles combines academic rigor with hands-on industry expertise.

He has held various key positions, including Head of Product (UK) at Capco and Product Manager roles at reputed organizations like NatWest Boxed, Mettle, Royal London, M&G Investments, Citi, and more.

Before his corporate roles, Charles also founded an E-Commerce venture, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and versatile skill set.