Ganesh Rao

Ganesh Rao is a seasoned Business & Product Executive with a strong global leadership background in Product Management, Business Planning & Strategy, Growth Strategies, Monetization, Partnerships, Analytics & Marketing.

He is known for his thought leadership, vision, customer-centric approach, technology & business acumen, world-class analytics, and ability to influence change.

Ganesh has a proven track record in establishing data-driven cultures, promoting diversity & inclusion, and nurturing exceptional talent.

He holds an MBA in Marketing, Strategy, and Finance from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from the University of Mysore.

His professional journey includes roles such as Partner GM, Autonomous Systems at Microsoft, Investor, Advisor at Startups, Partner PM in Incubations at Microsoft, Partner GM in Search Business at Microsoft, Senior Director, Director, and Group Product Manager at Microsoft.

Prior to his tenure at Microsoft, Ganesh held positions as Senior Manager at Amazon working on the Kindle product, and as a Software Engineer and Manager at Ford Motor Company.