Mead Damore serves as a Lean Agile Product Owner at American Century Investments, where he plays a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of investment tools that manage over $30 billion in assets under management (AUM). With a robust background in product management...
Mead Damore serves as a Lean Agile Product Owner at American Century Investments, where he plays a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of investment tools that manage over $30 billion in assets under management (AUM). With a robust background in product management and a keen focus on agile methodologies, Mead leads core product line teams through the intricacies of workflow facilitation, agile coaching, and continuous process improvement. His expertise is particularly evident in his leadership of solution planning and technical design sessions for the Office of the CIO, where he has successfully spearheaded various investment operations initiatives. These initiatives have not only resulted in a remarkable reduction of 3,600 hours in overhead but have also generated upwards of $40 million in revenue, showcasing his ability to align product strategies with organizational goals.
One of Mead’s standout projects includes the creation, launch, and maintenance of a sustainable investing SaaS product suite. This innovative suite is designed to guide investment decisions through advanced analytics, integrating cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). By leveraging decentralized applications (DApps) and decentralized finance (DeFi) principles, Mead ensures that the product suite remains at the forefront of industry trends while providing clients with actionable insights for sustainable investment strategies. His proficiency in data analysis and public speaking further enhances his capability to communicate complex concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders. As a thought leader in the investment management space, Mead Damore continues to drive impactful change and foster a culture of innovation at American Century Investments.
