Chad Flores

VP of Product

Professional Overview
Chad Flores is an experienced product leader with a proven track record of driving innovation and business growth across diverse industries. As the VP of Product at cohesion, he is responsible for defining and executing the company's product strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering impactful solutions that meet the evolving needs of customers.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the VP of Product at cohesion, Chad oversees the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and roadmap planning to launch and continuous improvement. He works closely with stakeholders to deeply understand market dynamics, customer pain points, and competitive landscapes, translating these insights into a compelling product vision. Under his leadership, the product team has delivered several successful releases, resulting in increased user adoption and revenue growth.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Chad held various product management positions, including Senior Product Manager at HYLA Mobile, an Assurant company, and Product Manager for the Heavy Equipment & Dealer Industry at Uptake. He also has experience as an independent product consultant, where he provided strategic guidance and hands-on support to clients across different industries. Additionally, Chad served as the Head of Product and Deputy Executive Director at Roots of Success, a non-profit organization focused on environmental and job readiness curriculum.

Academic Background
Chad holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he graduated cum laude.

Areas of Expertise

• Product strategy and roadmap development

• Cross-functional team leadership and collaboration

• User experience design and optimization

• Data-driven decision making and performance analysis

• Agile product development methodologies

• Go-to-market planning and execution

Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Chad has demonstrated the ability to drive significant business impact through his innovative product solutions. At HYLA Mobile, he led the development of a industry-first mobile device trade-in program, which resulted in increased customer engagement and revenue growth. At Uptake, he spearheaded the launch of a predictive maintenance platform for the heavy equipment industry, helping customers optimize their asset utilization and reduce downtime.

Conclusion
With his extensive product management expertise, strategic mindset, and proven track record of success, Chad Flores is poised to continue driving transformative change and delivering exceptional value in his role as VP of Product at cohesion. He is committed to leveraging his industry knowledge and leadership skills to shape the company's product roadmap and strengthen its competitive position in the market.