Jay Gilbert

Senior Director, Product Management at Intersect
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Summary
Jay Gilbert is a dedicated and experienced product and people leader with a versatile background across agency, startup, and consulting environments spanning over a decade. He excels in driving organizational momentum, establishing product vision and strategy, overcoming technical challenges, and guiding teams towards successfully delivering top-tier products to global audiences.
As a servant leader with a consultative approach, Jay leverages agile methodologies to foster agile, efficient, and value-driven teams. He is adept at managing difficult conversations, leading to positive outcomes, and excels in both strategic planning and tactical execution.
Before venturing into product roles, Jay worked as a business analyst and consultant at Deloitte, where he provided strategic advice to diverse clients. He also demonstrated his entrepreneurial skills by growing a tech startup, expanding partnerships, and doubling the user base in a specialized market.
Jay's educational journey includes studying Business and Management at Ivey Business School, where he obtained an HBA and MBA. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Administration at Western University. He also honed his leadership skills during his high school years at Ancaster High School.
Professionally, Jay has held several key positions including Senior Director of Product Management at Intersect, Director of Product Management at Intersect, Product Strategy Lead at Myplanet, and Founder/CEO of Biirdie Golf. He has also contributed as a VP of Strategy & Operations at OrthoEvidence Inc., MBA Technical Performance Coach at Richard Ivey School of Business, President of Jay Gilbert Consulting, and Board Member at Diabetes Hope Foundation. Previously, he worked as a Business Analyst at Deloitte Consulting and as a Summer Associate at Corus Entertainment/Nelvana Enterprises.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Jay is a published author, receiving awards for his work in 2012. He is also passionate about music and golf, showcasing a diverse set of interests and talents.