Neal Freeland

Neal Freeland is a seasoned product and program management executive with a track record of over 15 years in leading teams to create exceptional customer experiences and drive business growth.

His expertise lies in thriving in innovative environments, building top-performing global teams, fostering a people-first culture, and creating inclusive atmospheres that unite diverse disciplines to develop and launch products for consumer and commercial markets.

Neal excels at the intersection of engineering and marketing, adept at balancing the delivery of customer value with achieving business growth objectives. His proficiency is instrumental in spearheading digital transformation, identifying market opportunities, and leveraging technology to revolutionize customer experiences, enhance brand loyalty, and boost revenue streams.

A passionate leader who enjoys teaching and learning, Neal has a diverse leadership portfolio, including mentoring midshipmen at the German Naval Academy, training teams at Microsoft, coaching senior executives through Pathwise Leadership, and leading a scouting troop. Outside of work, he organizes an annual summer swim around Mercer Island as an avid open-water swimmer.

Neal's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - International Relations from Stanford University, a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Technology, Strategy, and Marketing from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, and a Master of Arts in Sociology - Organizational Leadership and Design from Stanford University.

Professionally, Neal has held key positions such as Product Leader - Advertising at Facebook and various leadership roles at Microsoft, including Partner Group Program Manager in the Business Applications Group, Windows/Universal Store Team, and Principal Group Program Manager in Bing.