Cloud-based tech firm Amagi appoints new Chief Product Officer

Amagi, a cloud-based technology company specialising in broadcast and connected TV services, has named Richard Perkett as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO). 

In his new role, Perkett will guide Amagi’s product strategy with a keen eye on meeting customers’ needs and goals. He will closely examine their challenges and requirements to ensure Amagi’s solutions hit the mark. 

According to the company, Perkett's expertise will be vital as Amagi strives to develop tailored solutions that effectively tackle these challenges and support customers’ success. His leadership is expected to enhance Amagi’s ability to create offerings that truly resonate with customers, making their products indispensable tools for progress. 

“We are excited to welcome Perkett to Amagi as our new Chief Product Officer,” said Baskar Subramanian, Co-founder & CEO of Amagi. “As Amagi enters its next phase of growth — Amagi 2.0 — his strategic vision and deep product expertise will be instrumental in shaping the future of our product offerings. His experience in building and scaling comprehensive software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms aligns perfectly with our vision of delivering unparalleled value to our customers.”  

Perkett, Chief Product Officer at Amagi said, “I’m incredibly excited to join Amagi at such a pivotal time in the company’s journey. The opportunity to lead a talented product organisation and contribute to shaping Amagi 2.0 is truly inspiring. I am confident that by fostering a strong product culture, we will be able to deliver even greater value to our customers and achieve remarkable growth.” 

With over 25 years of experience in product management, marketing, engineering, and user experience (UX), Perkett brings a wealth of knowledge to Amagi, particularly in developing SaaS-centric product strategies across various industries.