Saigin Govender

Saigin Govender is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience in artificial intelligence, product management, and engineering. He currently serves as the Senior Director and Head of Product Management for Generative AI Models at Adobe. His career includes significant roles at several leading tech companies.

Career Highlights

• Adobe: Currently leads product management for generative AI models.

• Meta: Served as Director of Artificial Intelligence, overseeing product development for the Facebook AI Research (FAIR) division.

• Block Renovation: Held the position of Chief Product Officer/Chief Technology Officer at this Series C startup focused on the renovation industry.

• Tumblr: Worked as Chief Product Officer and Chief Technology Officer, managing a platform with over 200 million monthly active users.

• Verizon Media: Served as Vice President of Product Innovation.

• Amazon: Was part of the founding team for Alexa, contributing to its launch and scaling.

Education

Saigin Govender earned a Bachelor of Applied Science and Engineering with a specialization in Nanotechnology from the University of Toronto. He also holds an MBA from INSEAD, with campuses in France and Singapore.

Background

Originally from South Africa, Govender immigrated to Canada and later to the United States, where he currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.12