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Jan
Hofmann
Head of Product Marketing
TikTok
Jan Hofmann is the Head of Product Marketing for Australia, New Zealand and Korea at TikTok. He has over 14 years' experience in Product Marketing, Sales and Account Management at startups and Big Tech across Europe, Asia and Australia, and holds degrees in International Relations, International Business and Software Development. Outside of work, Jan sings with Soulfood a cappella, an awarding-winning Australian choir.
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29 October 2025 10:00 - 10:30
Navigating product marketing in the East: Agility, ambiguity, and alignment
Working in product marketing within an Eastern tech company offers a masterclass in adaptability. With rapid change as the only constant, PMMs must balance long-term vision with short-term pivots, all while bridging cultural norms, communication styles, and decision-making frameworks that may differ from Western expectations. This session unpacks what it means to thrive in a system where speed meets ambiguity - and how to lead through it. Key takeaways: - How to align product marketing in environments where roles, goals, and strategies evolve frequently - Adapting to Eastern ways of working — decision velocity, hierarchy, and trust-building - Navigating ambiguity: operating with incomplete information, shifting OKRs, and unclear swim lanes - Communication strategies that work across culturally diverse cross-functional teams - Balancing global expectations with local execution: managing stakeholders across time zones and value systems - Redefining success as a PMM beyond Western frameworks — what growth and leadership look like in Eastern contexts