Professional Overview
Rebecca Watkin is a seasoned product leader currently serving as the Director of Product Growth at Busuu. She has been with Busuu since October 2022 and is known for driving product growth and innovation. Her role focuses on enhancing customer satisfaction and delivering substantial revenue growth through the development of customer-centric products.
Previous Experience
Rebecca's previous roles include serving as the Head of Innovation at SimplyVAT.com and as a Senior Product Manager at Memrise, a language learning platform that utilizes gamification. She also has experience in retail, having achieved significant revenue growth and improved customer satisfaction at Marks and Spencer. Additionally, Rebecca has demonstrated strong leadership and mentorship capabilities, successfully coaching teams at organizations such as Best Buy Europe.
Educational Background
Rebecca Watkin holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of Southampton. Her educational background supports her expertise in creating impactful product strategies that push market boundaries.
Company Information: Busuu
Busuu is a global language learning community headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. The company specializes in providing language courses designed to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
Industry: Information Technology
Busuu operates within the information technology sector, focusing on the development of language learning tools and resources.
Key Skills and Competencies
Rebecca is proficient in business strategy, eCommerce, agile practices, and mentorship and coaching. Her experience in these areas has been instrumental in her role in driving both product and business growth at Busuu.
Recent Achievements
Rebecca announced the launch of a redesigned version of Busuu in December 2022, aimed at improving core product areas to better serve customer needs. This initiative highlights her commitment to innovation and growth within the language learning industry.
Professional Network
Rebecca Watkin is connected to several industry professionals, including Ivan Potapov, Alvaro Sobrini, and Ilya Kiselev within Busuu, highlighting her integration into the product and engineering teams.
[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-watkin-a0b38015/)
By leveraging her extensive experience and strategic vision, Rebecca Watkin is well-positioned to continue driving growth and innovation at Busuu. Her contributions to the company underscore her capability as a product leader in the competitive field of language learning technology.
