John Andrews

Product Manager | Product Marketer | Product Strategist | Product Innovator | eMobility Leader | Wine Geek | MBA | dipWSET

Napa, California, United States

About

With over 30 years of experience spanning enterprise software, product strategy, and engineering, I specialize in bridging the gap between complex technology and market value. Currently, I am applying this passion to the eMobility and Cleantech sectors, helping organizations navigate the transition to electric fleets and sustainable power solutions. My career has taken me through engineering, professional services, and product leadership, giving me a 360-degree view of the product lifecycle. I thrive in translating technical constraints into executive strategies and customer-centric value propositions. At companies like 7Gen and Schneider Electric, I have led cross-functional teams to define requirements for EV charging hardware, software bundles, and fleet electrification strategies. Leadership Philosophy: I believe success is collective. I am deeply committed to mentoring teams, leading agile scrum processes, and fostering an environment where knowledge is shared freely. Beyond the Office: I am a passionate 'Wine Geek' and WSET Diploma holder (dipWSET). Whether explaining the nuances of a single-family home EV charger or the terroir of a Côtes du Rhône, I love deconstructing complex subjects and making them accessible.

Experience

  • PMA Insider at Product Marketing Alliance
    Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    Member of the Product Marketing Alliance

  • Estate Host at Williams Selyem Winery
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

  • Director, Product Marketing & Strategy at 7Gen
    Oct 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Led product strategy and go-to-market execution for a premier EV-as-a-Service provider. Complete ownership of packaging turnkey fleet electrification solutions and driving demand through multi-channel marketing campaigns. Growth & Revenue: Supported 130% Year-over-Year (YoY) revenue growth by establishing standardized Product Bundles with clear pricing models and optimized profit margins. GTM & Marketing Operations: - Campaign Execution: Directing end-to-end campaign development, execution, and tracking across LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Reddit Ad Manager, and Meta Business Manager to drive qualified leads. - Digital Presence: Managing website content and performance via WordPress, ensuring alignment with SEO goals and current product messaging. - Brand & Events: Overseeing social media management, content creation, and event management to build brand authority. - Pipeline Acceleration: Established the 7Gen Referral Program and implemented Lead Scoring models to prioritize high-value prospects and improve sales efficiency. - Brand & Events: Overseeing social media management, content creation, and event management to build brand authority. Product Strategy: Defined 7Gen's Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) and established the comprehensive Product Strategy and Roadmap to deliver lease-to-own financial models. AI & Innovation: Spearheaded the strategic integration of AI-driven predictive maintenance tools (including EnergizedAI) to enhance fleet reliability.   Partnerships: Negotiated and executed agreements with three strategic technical partners, expanding the platform's capabilities in telematics and charging management. Skills & Tools: Marketing: LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Meta Business Manager, Reddit Ad Manager, WordPress Operations: HubSpot, Monday.com, Notion Domain: Telematics Management (MyGeotab, Geotab MyAdmin), EV-as-a-Service Models AI Productivity: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude

  • Layoff/position eliminated at Career Break
    Jun 2024 - Oct 2024 · 5 mos

  • Schneider Electric (California, United States · Remote)
    • Senior eMobility Product & Strategy Manager
      Aug 2022 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Schneider Electric is a global leader in providing sustainable, power solutions. As the role of Senior Manager for Strategy & Product I am defined the direction of eMobility for North America for Schneider Electric. Led the evaluation of new technologies, new applications of EV charging solutions, and innovative solutions to simplify electric vehicle ownership. This included looking at installation trends, migration to NACS (J3400) connections, fleet at home charging, and the impacts of federal regulations (like Build America, Buy America and Bipartisan Infrastructure Act). During my time at Schneider, I helped define the requirements and use cases for residential bi-directional EV charging. This involved working cross-functionally across many teams including engineering, industrial design, program management, test & validation, marketing, and finance. Additionally, I defined and owned the requirements and use cases for single family home EV charger. As with the bi-directional EV charger, I worked cross-functionally with many teams. Often I would run daily stand-up scrum meetings and sprint planning meetings. In this role I mentored interns and other team members to help get the most of their exprience and abilities.

    • NAM eMobility Offer Manager
      Mar 2022 - Aug 2022 · 6 mos

      Schneider Electric is a global leader in providing sustainable, power solutions. As the NAM eMobility Offer Manager I owned the delivery of complete, sustainable, solutions to North America for all forms of electric vehicle charging.