With over two decades of expertise driving product management initiatives across diverse industries, Pooja Vithlani stands as an undisputed authority in the MENA region, shaped by her distinguished executive leadership roles on the west coast of the USA at Microsoft HQ, Expedia HQ, and regionally at the Careem HQ (Uber) & Kitopi HQ (one of the 5 unicorns of the region).
Pooja's illustrious career attests to her exceptional talent in spearheading innovation, fostering collaboration, and delivering transformative products that consistently surpass user expectations. As an executive leader, she has consistently showcased her prowess in conceptualizing, developing, and launching groundbreaking products that redefine industry landscapes. Her strategic acumen and unwavering commitment to user-centricity have been pivotal in propelling companies to new heights of success. Pooja's comprehensive expertise spans the entire product lifecycle, from market research and ideation to product positioning and post-launch optimization, contributing to exponential revenue growth and market share expansion.
Recognized as one of the most influential product management experts in the MENA region, Pooja is not only committed to shaping the future of technology as Product Advisor and fCPO of various startups but also to nurturing the next generation of product managers. Her passion for knowledge sharing, training, speaking, advisory, and mentorship roles at various VCs and Accelerators has also led her to establish the MENA Women Product Managers Guild to provide a supportive community for an often overlooked professional segment of the industry. She has also published a book on product management upskilling and has developed an exclusive training program, the first of its kind in the MENA region, designed to empower aspiring product managers with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in this dynamic field.
Pooja Vithlani's exceptional contributions to product management have earned her numerous accolades, solidifying her reputation as a strategic luminary and dedicated innovator in the industry.
