John McMahon

Background

About John McMahon

Great products do not come from incremental thinking. They come from challenging convention and executing original ideas at scale. I build category-leading SaaS products that simplify complex ecosystems across fintech, govtech, HR tech and healthtech. My approach combines first principle and counter-intuitive thinking with rigorous go-to-market alignment, turning visionary concepts into tangible commercial outcomes. Highlights of My Impact: • Delivered Kainos’s most successful SaaS launch, generating £3M ARR within six months and cited by the London Stock Exchange • Created AI-first platforms automating over 90% of manual processes in the public sector, radically reducing operational costs • Expanded product and engineering organisations from teams of fewer than 12 to over 75, driving strategic clarity and faster execution • Built digital transformation platforms that resulted in successful exits valued at £27M Key Strengths: • Launching innovative SaaS products from concept to market • Aligning product, marketing and sales teams to maximise growth • Translating advanced tech (GraphQL, ML, LLM, Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning, Agentic AI) into clear business value • Leading impactful conversations with stakeholders, from boardrooms to industry events Industry Recognition: • Microsoft Global Partner of the Year • Workday “Powering Innovation” Award • Digital Leaders Top 100 • Winner of multiple LGC technology awards What Others Say: “Bloody impressive presentation, one of the best generative AI decks I’ve seen.” “John provided the clearest explanation of product management I’ve ever attended.” “John is easily the most capable and best storyteller of any product manager I have met.”