Sumit Rai

Sumit Rai is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in product and experience leadership across various industries. Currently serving as the Chief Product Officer at Blackbird plc since June 2022, Sumit previously held the same role at MAGIX Software from July 2020 to June 2022. Earlier career highlights include serving as the Chief Experience Officer at Qumu Corporation and founding Kulu Valley, a company dedicated to effective communication solutions based on Sumit's research in cognitive behavior at University College London. Additional roles include Chief Software Engineer at Cheerful Twentyfirst and Director of Technology at Pukka Films Ltd. Sumit Rai holds a BSc in Computer Science from University College London, complemented by a strong foundational education at Dulwich College and Dulwich College Preparatory School.