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" In today’s business landscape, product innovation thrives by blending incremental improvements with a culture that rewards creativity. "

Uta Knäblein - Former CPO iHeartMedia

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My leadership approach is to balance today’s goals with tomorrow’s opportunities.

Whether it is transforming digital experiences into growth engines for Fortune 500 companies, or creating 0-1 products that resonate deeply with users, I specialize in blending strategic vision with operational excellence to drive impactful, user-centered innovation.

My approach enables top-tier global organizations to stay ahead in rapidly changing markets. Known for leading high-performing teams across product, design, engineering, analytics, data science, operations, marketing, sales and legal/compliance, I foster a product culture that’s data-driven and informed, creatively agile, and focused on delivering meaningful, human-centered experiences.

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MY EXPERTISE

My approach to product strategy starts with fully understanding the corporate strategy and related business goals. Crafting a robust, actionable plan that drives growth, user engagement, and sustainable innovation, ensuring that product efforts consistently achieve impactful outcomes. From the start, I integrate sales insights to ensure the product is market-ready and effectively supports conversion efforts. My strategy is deeply user-centric, mapping out key moments in the user journey that foster loyalty and drive engagement always mapping it back to the business  goals.

 

I prioritize seamless collaboration between product, design, engineering, bi/analytics, marketing, sales, finance and legal teams, creating a unified mission that powers effective execution. By continuously monitoring the competitive landscape, I ensure the approach is agile and responsive to market shifts. Strategic resource allocation allows  for balancing thoughtful experimentation with scalability. My data-driven approach enables personalized, adaptable experiences that reinforces engagement, while a culture of calculated risk-taking fuels continuous innovation. This strategy not only aligns with overarching business objectives but builds a market-ready product poised for meaningful, long-term growth.​

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Led Cross-Functional Teams Achieving Triple-Digit Revenue Growth for 167M users across 250 platforms at iHeartMedia.

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WHY ME

Setting A New Standard in Product and Experience Leadership to Address Critical Challenges Organizations Face Today

Digital Transformation and/or Technology Integrations

​​​Many companies struggle to adapt quickly enough to the pace of digital evolution. I develop resilient strategies that drive innovation and engagement, turning complex transformations and integrations into structured, scalable roadmaps.

Aligning Cross-Functional Teams Around a Unified Product Vision

Misalignment across departments often leads to fragmented user experiences. I build cohesive, cross-functional teams aligned around a common vision, ensuring each product decision supports both user needs and business objectives.

Balancing Short-Term Wins with Long-Term Growth

In rapidly evolving markets, focusing on short-term results can jeopardize sustained growth. I implement strategic frameworks that prioritize immediate goals while setting the foundation for future success, so companies can lead today while preparing for tomorrow.

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I take pride in empowering organizations to overcome these barriers, delivering products and experiences that drive both growth and lasting competitive advantage.

DATA POINTS

25+

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

4

PATENTS

2

FLUENT IN ENGLISH AND GERMAN

300+

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAM SIZE

15+

INDUSTRY SECTOR EXPERIENCE

BACHELOR IN DIGITAL MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS

(NYU)

MASTER IN LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION

(UQ BIZ SCHOOL)

CERTIFIED EXECUTIVE AND LEADERSHIP COACH (CEC)

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL COACH (ICF)

 

CERTIFIED IN: CHANGE LEADERSHIP, CULTURE CHANGE, STRATEGIC PLANNING & EXECUTION, POWER & INFLUENCE, COMMUNICATION, TIME & PRODUCTIVITY, PERCEPTUAL SHIFTING, PXT ASSESSMENTS​

ORGANISATIONS

I WORKED AT:

iHEARTMEDIA
VIACOM/NICKELODEON

OUTBRAIN

JPMORGAN CHASE

AMERICAN EXPRESS

CNBC

MSNBC

NBC

TIME INC.

LIFETIME TV

TIME INC.

THE STREET.COM

JOHNSON & JOHNSON

YOUNG & RUBICAM

TRUVERIS

GERMAN ACCELERATOR

HAVE TO HAVE

VARIOUS ARTISTS

VARIOUS NON-PROFITS

PARTNERS

I WORKED WITH:


AMAZON
META
GOOGLE
APPLE

MICROSOFT

ADOBE

NBA / NFL
OLYMPICS

DELOITTE

PUBLICIS, KPMG

ONE TRUST
SONOS
WAZE

BRAZE
BOSE
FORTNITE
ROBLOX
GLASSBOX

DATA.AI
ALGOLIA
MPARTICLE

MIXED PANEL

USER TESTING
ALGOLIA
APTIVADA

JW PLAYER

GRACENOTE

ZOOM

LEVEL ACCESS

VARIOUS CONSOLES, 

HOTELS & AIRLINES

MOST VIRTUAL ASSISTS, SMART TV'S,

AUTO OEM'S

SECTORS

I WORKED IN:


BUSINESS

FINANCE

AD TECH

ARTS

DESIGN

TECHNOLOGY

HEALTH 

PHARMA

AUTOMOTIVE

ENTERTAINMENT

EDUCATION

KIDS

E-COMMERCE

LIFESTYLE

FASHION

LEGAL

INSURANCE

NON-PROFIT

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© 2025 Uta Knablein 

Photos: Nadja Klier nadjaklier.de

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