Per Skanne

CPO @ Surveil

Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area

About

With over a decade of experience in product management, I currently serve as Chief Product Officer at Surveil, where I lead efforts to scale and enhance our product and engineering organizations. My work focuses on expanding our solutions with advanced AI-powered, data-driven intelligence to optimize costs, deliver clarity and control, and transform how enterprises manage their technology investments across platforms like Azure, Microsoft 365, and AWS. My career spans roles in product management and technical consulting, with a consistent emphasis on SaaS innovation, market research, and international growth. Guided by a mission to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions, I collaborate with teams to develop cloud-native platforms that empower businesses to make smarter, data-driven decisions.

Experience

  • Chief Product Officer at Surveil
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    Surveil is purpose-built for speed, scalability, and precision—qualities that enterprises need now more than ever. I am excited to build on this strong foundation, evolving our product and engineering organization to support the next level of growth. My focus will be on expanding our products with even greater clarity, control, and confidence across Azure, Microsoft 365, AWS, and beyond—while driving AI-powered, data-driven intelligence that not only optimizes costs but transforms how enterprises manage and extract value from their technology investments.

  • Flexera (13 yrs 10 mos)
    • Head of Product Management, Snow Atlas Customer & Partner Experience
      Aug 2023 - Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      I drive the customer and partner experience on the Snow Atlas platform, leading cross-functional Product and Engineering teams to deliver a world-class SaaS experience. My focus is on making technology decision-making more seamless and data-driven. By leveraging Snow Atlas’ cloud-native capabilities, I help organizations gain complete visibility across on-prem, cloud, and SaaS environments. I develop strategies to normalize and enhance data, turning it into actionable insights that fuel smarter decisions. Working closely with internal teams, I continuously refine and elevate the platform to meet evolving business needs. Here are some of the notable successes I have achieved in this position: * Drove partner adoption with over 80% of focus partners adopting new platform and product within two years. * Fostered collaboration with internal stakeholders to refine and enhance platform capabilities. * Structured specific roadmap for partners, delivering capabilities that facilitated widespread adoption. * Successful merger of Snow Atlas Product Org into Flexera Software as part of acquisition and integration.

    • Director of Product Management -- Formerly Snow Software
      Jan 2020 - Aug 2023 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      I led the Product Management team for the Snow Atlas Platform, shaping a cloud-native SaaS solution that empowers clients and partners with technology intelligence. From strategy to execution, I guided the platform’s development, leveraging modern microservices to build it from the ground up. I drove the product roadmap, ensuring it stayed aligned with business goals and customer needs. Partner feedback played a key role in shaping features, and I made sure it was embedded in every development cycle. Working across teams, I helped deliver a scalable, high-impact platform designed for the future. I am proud to share a few of my key accomplishments in this role: * Successfully transitioned key product to SaaS delivery model, achieving average revenue uplift of 160% from customer upgrades. * Established and grew proficient product management team of eight, focusing on mentorship and professional development across varying levels of seniority.

    • Product Manager -- Formerly Snow Software
      Jan 2013 - Jan 2020 · 7 yrs 1 mo

      As a Product Manager at Snow Software, I drove product leadership and innovation in a fast-growing environment. From shaping vision and strategy to execution, I led multiple product lines and eventually took ownership of the Software Asset Management (SAM) portfolio. I worked with cross-functional teams to develop the Snow Atlas Platform, leveraging modern microservices to accelerate development. Partnering closely with go-to-market teams, I helped build strategic alliances and optimize product delivery. Market analysis was a key focus, ensuring our products stayed ahead of the competition and met evolving customer needs. Allow me to highlight some of the achievements from this position: * Scaled product revenue tenfold over five years during periods of hyper-growth. * Developed robust partner network responsible for over 60% of company revenue. * Established technology alliances with major software organisations. * Supported M&A process and integration of 4 acquisitions * Led team of Product Managers and Product Owners in steering SAM Product Portfolio.

  • Head of Infrastructure Services at Skandia
    Oct 2008 - Dec 2011 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Manager of an IT Infrastructure Services unit with 3 teams, with a team leader for each. A total of 18 employees in the unit. Coaching and developing the employees as primary objective. Ensuring that the IT infrastructure Services are delivered with increased efficiency and the proper functionality whilst ensuring cost efficiency. Service Owner for the Directory Service, Email Service, End User Computing Service, Storage & Archiving Services, SharePoint Service and Print Service.

  • SVT (5 yrs 1 mo)
    • Business Product Owner, Managed Workplace Service
      Oct 2006 - Oct 2008 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Translating business needs into IT functions and technical requirements for the IT operations and development teams. Working with increased cost efficiency and automation of the IT Workplace.

    • System Engineer
      Oct 2003 - Sep 2006 · 3 yrs

      System specialist within managed workplace services. End-User Computing automation, System Design, Deployment, Scripting, Application (MSI) Packaging.

  • System Engineer at AB Stokab
    Oct 2002 - Sep 2003 · 1 yr

    System specialist within Active Directory, Exchange, End-User Computing and Storage. Developed design and implemented infrastructure and services for End-User Computing, Exchange and File Storage as a time-limited employment / project.