Leif Fortson

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About Leif Fortson

I am a seasoned product management leader with 15+ years of experience in SaaS, business continuity, and enterprise software. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for shaping product vision, as well as for creating scalable roadmaps and customer-driven innovations, I have a verifiable history of contributing directly to company growth and market differentiation throughout my career. As such, I have consistently advanced revenue performance, reduced churn, and delivered measurable impact while guiding teams through complex product lifecycles. Professional focal points include product strategy, go-to-market execution, customer experience and retention, API development, market analysis, cross-functional leadership, and revenue enablement. Delivering superior administration on the latter areas of expertise requires utilization of effective communication skills, negotiation skills, business acumen, systems analysis, project management, and stakeholder engagement to support efficiency and maximum returns. Currently, I am the Director of Product Management with Axcient, where I lead the vision, strategy, and execution of the X360 BCDR platform. Under my leadership, I launched five new SKUs that expanded portfolio revenue opportunities and introduced the platform’s first public APIs, enabling third-party integrations and strengthening ecosystem adoption. In addition, I collaborate with senior leadership, external vendors, and advisory councils to ensure our solutions align with customer needs while driving consistent double-digit growth. Colleagues describe me as a progressive, driven, and collaborative leader who can be relied on to deliver innovative, profitable results with efficiency and precision. I am interested in connecting with former colleagues, managers, and other professionals in the SaaS and BCDR space. Feel free to contact me through this profile if you wish to connect.