Nishant Nayak

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India22 yrs experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Expert in AI-driven product and engineering transformation.
Proven track record in scaling global e-commerce platforms.
Strong leadership in cross-functional team management.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in AI-integrated e-commerce and marketplace solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Ai TransformationProduct ManagementLeadershipMarketing

Other Skills

Multi-Vertical LeadershipStrategic EngineeringOperational ExcellenceUser Journey OptimizationOperational EfficiencyCross-functional Team LeadershipMonetizationProject ManagementMachine LearningAI StrategyEngineering ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital MarketingManagementStart-ups

About

I build at the intersection of Product, Engineering, and AI-driven Business Strategy. Currently, as Vice President at Rakuten, I lead the Commerce, Travel, and Entertainment Media verticals. My focus is not just on scaling platforms, but on driving a fundamental Product, Engineering, and AI Transformation that prepares global ecosystems for the next decade of commerce. Throughout my career at FanCode (CPO), Zalando, Flipkart, and eBay, I’ve learned that the most successful products aren't just technically superior—they solve deep human problems through data optimization and seamless user experience. What I’m passionate about: • Scaling Global Ecosystems: Navigating the complexity of B2B and B2C markets at scale. • AI Transformation: Moving beyond the hype to integrate AI into the core product lifecycle. • Mentorship: Building high-performing, autonomous engineering and product teams. I believe in the power of "Product Thinking" to transform businesses and technology and am always open to discussing the future of AI, marketplace dynamics, or cross-border tech leadership.

Experience

Rakuten india

VP Product and Engineering - Marketplace, Travel, Entertainment & Media

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Focus: Scale, AI Transformation, and Multi-vertical Leadership.
Driving AI Transformation: Orchestrating the integration of Generative AI and ML across Commerce, Travel, and Media verticals to optimize user journey and operational efficiency.
Multi-Vertical Leadership: Leading a cross-functional organization of 150 members to scale global platforms serving millions of users across diverse business units.
Strategic Engineering: Re-architecting legacy systems into high-scale, modular ecosystems to reduce time-to-market for new features
Operational Excellence: Bridging the gap between engineering complexity and business P&L, ensuring tech investments align with Rakuten’s global growth targets.

AI TransformationMulti-Vertical LeadershipStrategic EngineeringOperational ExcellenceProduct Management

Fancode

Chief Product Officer

Jul 2022 – Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

MarketingMonetizationCross-functional Team LeadershipProject ManagementProduct Management

Stealth startup

Building product

Sep 2021 – Jul 2022 · 10 mos

Product Management

Zenjob

Director of Product and Design

Feb 2020 – Nov 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos · Berlin Area, Germany

Changing the future of work.
At Zenjob, I built the next generation staffing marketplace platform. I managed the product and design strategy and execution for our apps for Talents and Companies along with machine learning based Matching algorithm

MonetizationCross-functional Team LeadershipProject ManagementProduct ManagementLeadership

Zalando se

Head Of Product Management

Aug 2016 – Sep 2019 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Berlin Area, Germany

Building marketplace at Zalando

Cross-functional Team LeadershipProject ManagementProduct ManagementLeadership

Flipkart.com

Director of Product

Oct 2013 – Jul 2016 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Building the Seller Mobile App for our merchants on Flipkart. Incubating the Trust & Safety charter to make Flipkart a safe place for buyers, sellers and partners.
Was responsible for the Desktop and Mobile Site Consumer experience at Flipkart

Cross-functional Team LeadershipProduct ManagementLeadership

Luxury brand jewellery

VP of eCommerce

Apr 2013 – Oct 2013 · 6 mos · Mumbai

Heading eCommerce at Gitanjali Gems for its multibrand outlet - GitanjaliGifts.com.

Naturalmantra.com

Co-Founder and CEO

Oct 2011 – Apr 2013 · 1 yr 6 mos · Mumbai, India

Starting up and evangelizing the benefits of a sustainable lifestyle. My number one goal is to reduce the use of harmful chemicals in our daily lives

Futurebazaar.com

GM of Product and Digital Marketing

Apr 2011 – Oct 2011 · 6 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Business head of Product at Futurebazaar.com. Conceptualized the user experience and business requirements for the new architected digital commerce platform
As head of Digital Marketing created the SEO, Paid Search and Social Media strategy and executed with an in-house and agency mix approach