Mike Smith

Mike Smith has a diverse work experience spanning over many years. Mike is currently the Product Director at Atheneum, where they have been since 2023. Prior to this, they held the position of Head Of Digital Products at the same company from 2021 to 2023.

Before joining Atheneum, Mike was the Group Product Manager at FutureLearn from 2020 to 2021.

From 2017 to 2020, Mike worked at News UK, starting as a Senior Product Manager from 2017 to 2019, and later becoming the Head of Product (Design System) from 2019 to 2020.

Mike also has experience working at The LEGO Group as a Senior Digital Product Manager from 2016 to 2017, where they played an instrumental role in the long-term strategy for LEGO.com.

Earlier in their career, Mike worked at Which? as a Digital Product Manager and Lead Digital Business Analyst from 2013 to 2016, and as a Senior Business Analyst from 2013 to 2013.

Mike also worked at Zoocha as a Product Director from 2010 to 2013, Sorriso Technologies as a Consultant from 2008 to 2009, RI3K as a Senior Interface Developer from 2007 to 2008, Oracle as a Consultant and Associate Consultant from 2004 to 2007, and Tesco.com as a Web Developer from 2002 to 2004.

Throughout their career, Mike has acquired a comprehensive skill set in product management, digital strategy, and team leadership.

Mike Smith attended the University of Bradford from 1999 to 2002, where they earned a BSC degree in Computing and Management. Mike achieved a 2:1 classification in their field of study.