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Courtney
Johnston
Vice President, Product Management
Citi
As a seasoned VP of Product Management, Courtney has consistently driven growth and spearheaded innovation in the fintech and SaaS sectors. Her passion lies in transforming businesses by aligning product strategies with customer needs and market trends. Courtney brings a deep understanding of engineering, market research, product strategy, product development and successful product launches, with a specialization in the fintech and SaaS space. Driving a 25% boost in team productivity and a 10% reduction in product time-to-market through team leadership and mentorship.
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28 January 2026 10:00 - 10:45
Panel | Modernizing legacy systems without sacrificing product velocity
Every product leader has faced the frustration of technical debt that slows releases, frustrates engineers, and creates tension with commercial targets. But modernization efforts can feel like endless projects with no visible payoff. In this panel, seasoned product and engineering leaders share how they approached system modernization with a focus on velocity. Learn how they structured roadmaps to deliver incremental wins, reduced team burnout, and kept the business moving forward while improving the foundation. You’ll learn how to: →Build modernization into your roadmap without derailing customer commitments. →Use incremental delivery to show progress and keep teams motivated. →Balance tech investment with market needs to protect speed and customer trust.