Hitesh Gupta, Ph.D. โ CEO
I am a Head of Product with 15+ years of experience building and scaling AI-powered digital, fintech, and commerce platforms across enterprise and high-growth environments. Iโm passionate about turning complex systems into products that drive revenue, delight users, and scale across markets, particularly in the GCC and global regions. Over the years, Iโve had the privilege of leading product and technology teams at organizations like Landmark Group, Majid Al Futtaim (Carrefour), Emaar Group, Snapdeal, and ADGM-regulated fintech platforms. My work spans everything from product strategy, engineering, data, and UX, to aligning platforms with revenue growth, monetization, and operational scalability. Iโm passionate about the intersection of AI, product strategy, and commercial impact, where technology directly enables business outcomes. I thrive in environments that challenge me to solve complex problems, build high-performing teams, and deliver products that truly move the needle. ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐: ๐ Scaled digital and fintech platforms supporting $500M+ revenue exposure across 9+ countries, aligning product strategy with commercial growth. ๐ Propelled an ADGM-regulated fintech platform to $150M AUM, increasing transaction throughput by 42% through AI-driven credit and lending workflows. ๐ Generated $10M+ in incremental revenue by launching AI-powered advertising and monetization platforms across regional e-commerce ecosystems. ๐ Increased conversion and engagement metrics across commerce platforms, including 35% growth in search usage and 20%+ uplift in mobile conversion. ๐ Led multiple 0โ1 product launches in 4โ6 months, enabling new monetization streams across data, payments, and digital infrastructure. ๐ก๐ก ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ธ๐ถ๐น๐น๐ & ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ Enterprise Product & Platform Strategy โข AI & Machine Learning Productization โข Digital Commerce & Marketplace Platforms Fintech & Digital Lending Ecosystems โข Monetization & Advertising Platforms โข Global Payment Infrastructure โข Data-Driven Product Optimization โข Agile & Scaled Product Organizations โข UX & Customer Experience Strategy โข Cross-Functional Technology Leadership Digital Transformation Leadership โข Revenue Growth & Commercial Impact โข Stakeholder & Executive Alignment ๐งฒ Currently exploring Chief Product Officer & Head of Product roles across AI, FinTech, Digital Platforms, & Enterprise Transformation, where I can scale high-impact products, unlock new revenue streams, & build world-class product organizations. Love coffee โ๏ธ? ๐ซ Hitesh.gpt@gmail.com
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Digital Commerce expert with a strong focus on AI-driven product strategy.
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience: 16 yrs 4 mos
Skills
- Fintech
- Ai Productization
- Digital Transformation
- Digital Commerce
- Product Management
- E-commerce
Career Highlights
- Scaled digital platforms supporting $500M+ revenue across 9+ countries.
- Propelled fintech platform to $150M AUM with AI-driven workflows.
- Generated $10M+ in revenue through AI-powered advertising platforms.
Work Experience
Zelo
Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO) (1 yr 5 mos)
Emaar
Consultant - Digital Strategy, Innovation and AI (6 mos)
Majid Al Futtaim
Digital Product Management Leader (2 yrs 5 mos)
Landmark Group
Head of Product Management (Styli & Home and Baby Business) (3 yrs 1 mo)
Snapdeal
Senior Director of Product Management (4 yrs 1 mo)
PropTiger.com
Senior Product Manager (Mobile Apps & Web) (1 yr 7 mos)
MakeMyTrip.com
Product Manager (Flight plus Hotel & Car Rentals) (1 yr 2 mos)
Optimal Solutions and Technologies, Inc.
Senior Technology Specialist (2 yrs)
Center for Talented Youth
Mathematics Instructor (2 yrs 6 mos)
Eindhoven University of Technology
Algorithm and Structural Design Intern (2 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Indian School of Business
Master of Science - MS at The Johns Hopkins University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at Universidad de Murcia
Micromasters at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - BE at Delhi College of Engineering
at Delhi Public School Vasant Kunj