Profile

Mark Cohen

VP APAC Product

About Me

I'm an experienced technology and product executive with a track record of leading teams through transformation, scaling businesses, and delivering impactful innovation. My career has spanned startups, scale-ups, publicly listed companies, and global enterprises, giving me a unique perspective on how to drive strategy and execution at every stage of growth.

Currently, as VP of APAC Product at MRI Software, I oversee product management and software development for our APAC portfolio. My role involves both local executive leadership and global collaboration - including unifying teams, improving engineering velocity, and integrating multiple acquisitions to create a seamless proptech ecosystem. It's a fast-moving space where balancing scale, agility, and innovation is critical.

In a prior role, as CTO and CIO of Domain Group, I played a key role in its ASX listing, drove major technology transformations, including delivering the company's first AI/ML-driven consumer products and its API-first transformation.

My earlier experience includes senior leadership roles at Fairfax Media, Deals Direct, and various consulting engagements. Throughout my career, I've been passionate about using technology to solve real business problems, from media and marketplaces to proptech and insurance.

I enjoy speaking at industry events, mentoring leaders, and helping teams thrive in complex, fast-changing environments. Outside of work, I'm a runner, a tech enthusiast, and a lifelong learner.

Skills & Expertise

Leadership & Strategy

  • Executive leadership (C-level, VP)
  • Product vision & strategy
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Change & transformation management

Product & Innovation

  • Product management & roadmapping
  • Platform & ecosystem design
  • AI/ML feature strategy
  • Go-to-market alignment

Technology & Delivery

  • Engineering team scale-up
  • Platform rearchitecture
  • Cloud migration
  • Agile & DevOps culture

Industry Expertise

  • Proptech (SaaS, CRM, PM, Listings)
  • Digital media & marketplaces
  • Insurtech / claims automation
  • eCommerce & subscriptions

Communication & Influence

  • Experienced public speaker
  • Industry panelist & conference presenter
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • NIDA-trained in presenting

Delivery Methodologies

  • Agile / Scrum / Kanban
  • Scaled agile in multi-team environments
  • API-first & microservices architecture
  • Data-informed product development

Experience at a Glance

CompanyRoleDatesKey HighlightMore
MRI SoftwareMRI SoftwareVP, APAC Product2022 – PresentUnified product & engineering, driving multi-product strategy aligned with board-level growth.
Claim Central / WilburClaim Central / WilburDivisional CEO – Tech2020 – 2022Rebuilt SaaS division and launched next-gen insurance claims platform.
Domain GroupDomain GroupCTO & CIO2015 – 2019Drove platform transformation, IPO readiness, and digital media innovation.
Fairfax MediaFairfax MediaGM Product & Technology / Head of Tech2011 – 2015Oversaw large-scale digital product transformation during media disruption.
Deals DirectDeals DirectCTO2009 – 2011Led eCommerce tech rebuild including supplier platform and mobile launch.