Updated: October 2, 2024 - 13 min read
To become the best, you have to surround yourself with the best. And one great place to go looking for them is social media—if you know where to look! Thankfully, we do, and we’ve put together a handy guide.
If you’re an aspiring product manager and looking to stay up to date on the latest in product thought leadership, LinkedIn and X (Twitter) can connect you directly to the best in the biz.
We’ve handpicked the most inspiring, insightful, and aspirational product leaders who you need to be following on socials. Keep reading to learn about the top 20 voices in Product so you can follow them on LinkedIn, X, and wherever else they can be found online.
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Join Us on LinkedInThe 20 Best Product Leaders to Follow
Francois Ajenstat, CPO at Amplitude
Francois Ajenstat is the Chief Product Officer at Amplitude, where he leads the company's global product strategy, execution, and growth initiatives. Francois previously served as Chief Product Officer at Tableau Software, where he was instrumental in shaping product strategy, packaging, and positioning. His career also includes notable roles at Microsoft, including Senior Director of Environmental Sustainability and Director of SQL Server Product Management. Known for his strong communication skills and strategic leadership, Francois is a go-to voice in the Product world.
Not afraid to speak his mind, follow him on LinkedIn and X for a strong opinion or two!
Ajay Arora, SVP of Product at Disney
Ajay Arora is the Senior Vice President of Product and Engineering at Disney, where he oversees product, commerce, and experimentation for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, driving growth and monetization strategies. Previously, Ajay was the Director of Product Innovation and Growth at Netflix, where he contributed to key initiatives like new payment options, product bundles, and tiers for emerging markets. Previously, he led Amazon's Audible mobile experience as Director of Product. Beyond his professional achievements, Ajay is a certified pilot, scuba diver, and personal trainer. He teaches a course at Stanford University entitled: Building and Scaling Subscription Businesses and serves as a Product Advisor at Product School.
Follow Ajay on LinkedIn.
Ebi Atawodi, Director of Product at Google (YouTube Studio)
Ebi Atawodi is the Director of Product for YouTube Studio at Google, where she leads the team responsible for empowering creators globally through innovative tools and analytics. She previously served as Director of Product at Netflix, focusing on Payments for EMEA, and held significant roles at Uber, including leading the Amsterdam Product team and serving as General Manager for West Africa. Ebi is also known for creating the Etisalat Prize for Literature, one of Africa's most prestigious literary awards, and is an active angel investor. She is also a passionate athlete, being a tennis enthusiast, sidemount technical diver, PADI rescue diver, and competitive Hobie Cat sailor.
Ebi is one of those inspiring people that makes the rest of wonder where she finds the time to do it all! Keep up with her endeavors on LinkedIn and X.
Scott Belsky, Chief Strategy Officer at Adobe
Scott is an executive, entrepreneur, author, and investor and founder of Behance who defines himself as an “all-around product obsessive.” As Adobe’s Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President of Design & Emerging Products, he's responsible for company-wide strategy and corporate development and leadership of design for all products across Creative Cloud, Document Cloud, and the Digital Experience business, where he stays on top of the various change facing the creative world, from AI to monetization.
Follow Scott on LinkedIn, X, and Medium for insights into the creative industries and his thoughts on the product world.
Nick Caldwell, CPO at Pelaton
Nick Caldwell is the CPO of Peloton and previously VP of Engineering at Twitter, where he was responsible for all consumer-facing products. Before that, he worked as Chief Product and Engineering Officer at Looker (acquired by Google) and VP of Engineering at Reddit. He also spent 13 years at Microsoft.
So, he’s been around! In fact, Nick started his career with an internship at NASA, where he developed several projects over the course of 3 years. These diverse and highly prestigious achievements give Nick an unique perspective on the future of Product and technology as a whole.
On social media, Nick stays up to date with all things Product and maintains a sense of humor while doing it. Follow him on LinkedIn, on X, and check out his website.
Daniel Chu, CPO at 23andMe
Daniel Chu is a seasoned product leader, serving as Chief Product Officer at 23andMe, where he has collaborated on technical breakthroughs that make it possible to detect genetic connections between users and historical figures and peoples. Indeed, groundbreaking innovations in technology and user experience mark his career. Previously, he was CPO at Waymo, where he launched the world’s first commercial fully autonomous ride-hailing service. Before this, he was a key player at Google, overseeing the Google Maps platform product team, including the widely used Google Maps API.
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Daniel Danker, CPO of Instacart
Daniel Danker is the Chief Product Officer at Instacart and is well-known for his innovative contributions to product management. His career includes significant roles at leading tech companies, including Head of Product at Uber Eats and Product Director for Video at Facebook, where he was instrumental in launching features like Facebook Live and Facebook Watch and integrated music into Facebook and Instagram. His tenure as CPO at Shazam saw him redefine the music recognition service and expand it into television. Daniel's expertise in developing groundbreaking products has had a lasting impact on the industry.
Follow Daniel on LinkedIn and on X.
Jaime DeLanghe, VP of Product at Slack
Jaime DeLanghe joined Slack in 2017 as a Product Lead. Throughout her tenure there, she has held various roles and has overseen the company's consumer growth as well as contritbuted to their AI-powered innovations. Before Slack, Jaime spent seven years at Etsy, starting as a Trust and Safety representative and rising to Senior Product Manager, Group Product Manager, and Director of Product Management. Her career reflects a deep expertise in leadership and a breadth of imagination for all things Product.
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Fernando Fanton, CPO at Monzo
Fernando Fanto is a seasoned technologist and strategic leader, who serves as Chief Product Officer at Monzo, the UK’s largest digital bank. With a rich background in product and technology, Fernando previously led Rappi as Chief Product and Technology Officer and held executive roles at JustEat and Mendeley. At Mendeley, he spearheaded the company's digital transformation, growing the team to over 150 and launching innovative products like Mendeley Data, quadrupling the user base. Originally from Argentina, Fernando's journey began with early coding experiences and included a position as a software engineer at Microsoft. His passion lies in leveraging technology to create impactful products that meet customer needs.
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Ryan Daly Gallardo, SVP at Dow Jones
Ryan Daly Gallardo, SVP of Consumer Products at Dow Jones, oversees the product management for renowned brands such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, and MarketWatch. With a career that began as an intern at Dow Jones in 2010, Ryan has steadily climbed the ranks, showcasing her expertise in digital media product development at multiple Dow Jones publications. She has played a pivotal role in driving subscriber growth through innovative product launches and adapting new business models. Ryan excels in crafting data-driven, audience-led strategies that enhance user experiences and have helped solidify Dow Jones' leadership in the digital media landscape.
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Jessica Hall, CPO at Just Eat
Jessica Hall is the Chief Product Officer of Just Eat Takeaway.com, a global leader in food delivery operating across 20 markets to serve 94 million active consumers. With over 15 years of experience, Jessica is an expert in driving large-scale digital and organizational transformations, having led significant projects at Tesco, Argos, and Sainsbury’s. As a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, she founded and sponsors Women in Tech networks and programs, supporting entry-level careers and mentoring women in technology. Jessica's leadership and commitment to progress have earned her recognition, including the WeQual Award.
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Drew Lesicko, VP of Product and Technology at SoulCycle
Drew Lesicko is the Vice President of Product and Technology at SoulCycle, where he oversees the complete digital experience for customers, including technology platforms and the company's eCommerce presence. Drew has spearheaded significant initiatives such as the development of the SoulCycle at-home bike and the relaunch of their mobile and web applications.
Before joining SoulCycle, he co-founded Alpha, AOL, and Verizon Media's innovation lab, where he led the creation of over 30 product initiatives, including early partnerships with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Watch. With nearly 20 years of experience in digital media, eCommerce, and emerging platforms, Drew is known for his expertise in product strategy, innovation, and technology development.
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P.J. Linarducci, CPO at Thumbtack
P.J. Linarducci is the Chief Product Officer at Thumbtack, where he leads the product management, design, and data science teams. With a diverse background spanning product management, business development, and operations, P.J. specializes in new product innovation and optimizing behind-the-scenes systems that scale businesses effectively. At Thumbtack, he drives innovation and growth, connecting homeowners with local professionals for home improvement and maintenance projects.
P.J. is also on the team that owns Total Company Revenue and serves as the executive sponsor of the employee resource groups TackVets (Veterans) & NOBLETacks (Network of Black Leaders and Employees). Before Thumbtack, he served as Senior Director of Product Management and Engineering at Facebook, enhancing products like Messenger, Instagram Shopping, and Facebook Marketplace.
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Jeetu Patel, EVP at Cisco
Jeetu Patel is the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Security and Collaboration Division at Cisco, bringing over 27 years of experience in enterprise software. He has a strong track record in general management, enterprise sales, and product management, specializing in areas like social collaboration, SaaS, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. Jeetu's career includes leadership roles such as Chief Strategy Officer at Box and GM & Chief Executive at Syncplicity Business Unit at EMC. He is also a board member of HackerRank and JLL. Jeetu holds a BS in Information Decision Sciences and Information Systems and is known for his expertise in positioning software companies to maximize their market value.
Follow Jeetu on LinkedIn and on X.
Mamuna Oladipo, VP of Product at Shopify
Mamuna Oladipo is a veteran product executive and Vice President of Product at Shopify. She has a proven track record of scaling products to millions of users, leveraging her expertise in product management, design, and engineering. Previously, Mamuna served as SVP of Product at Kickstarter and also held leadership roles as Vice President of Product at SeamlessDocs and Vice President of Product Marketing and Design at Sony Music Entertainment. A board advisor for Black Professionals in Tech (BPTN) Inc. and former Product School instructor, she does her utmost to help elevate new and diverse voices in Product Management. In her Twitter bio, she describes herself as "Sunshine mixed with a little hurricane." It's this balanced approach that has made her a standout leader in the tech industry!
Follow Mamuna on LinkedIn, on X and check out her website.
Amanda Rottier, SVP and Head of Product at CNN
Amanda Rottier is an accomplished product executive with over 10 years of experience leading digital cross-functional teams at major public media companies. She has a proven track record in scaling consumer digital products and subscription businesses, demonstrating her expertise in driving growth and innovation. As the Senior Vice President and Head of Product at CNN, Amanda leads product strategy and development in the competitive media landscape. Previously, she spent seven years at The New York Times, where she notably served as Head of Product for NYT Cooking.
Follow Amanda on LinkedIn.
Inbal Shani, CPO at Twilio
Inbal Shani, Chief Product Officer & Head of R&D for Communication at Twilio, is a well-versed executive known for her hands-on leadership and innovative approach. With a diverse background in product management, marketing, software engineering, and design, she excels in creating world-class customer experiences.
Inbal leads Twilio's R&D team, driving product innovation for the market-leading Customer Engagement platform and CPaaS, trusted by countless companies and developers. Passionate about optimizing developer experience, she has been a pioneering force in various industries from aerospace to automotive. Inbal is also a strong advocate for diversity in tech, actively building inclusive cultures.
Follow Inbal on LinkedIn.
Oji Udezue, CPO at Typeform
Oji Udezue is the CPO at Typeform and was formerly a CPO at Calendly and Head of Product at Twitter. He is interested in the best strategies for leading product, design, and customer content. He’s also an Angel Investor and founding partner of the Kernel Fund, which invests exclusively in African startups.
Co-author of "Product Management for Product-Led Growth," Oji is known for his pragmatic approach and creative problem-solving skills that he applies to Product Innovation, Lifecycle, and Marketing.
Follow Oji on LinkedIn, on Twitter, and check out his Substack to follow his many projects and get inspired by his insights into the future of Product.
Lisa Yokoyama, SVP of Product at American Express
Lisa Yokoyama is the SVP and Head of Product at American Express' innovation lab, where she spearheads the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for enterprise-wide digital solutions. She leads a team of 60 product professionals, focusing on AI-driven automation and next-gen products, a division she established over the last decade. Notably, Lisa has launched pioneering products like Amex Rewards Checking and the Send & Split feature. She was named Best Digital Transformation Product Leader in 2022 by Amplitude.
Follow Lisa on LinkedIn and on X.
Yuhki Yamashita, CPO at Figma
Yuhki Yamashita is the Chief Product Officer at Figma, where he blends his love for design and storytelling with cutting-edge technology. Previously a Group Product Manager at Uber, where he was responsible for the Driver app before shifting into a Head of Design role for new experiences, and at Google, where he managed YouTube's presence on iOS and tablets.
Yuhki's believes that great products are not just about features but about the story they tell and the vision they embody. At Figma, he has championed creating intuitive and collaborative design tools that empower teams.
Follow Yuhki on LinkedIn and on X for an inside look at building beautiful products.
The 20 Product Leaders mentioned here stand out for their exceptional contributions to innovation, strategy, and customer-centric approaches. They mirror Product School's commitment to pushing Product forward: to keep iterating, to keep challenging ourselves, to keep at it!
Whether steering the helm at major corporations, pioneering new technologies, or nurturing the next generation of product managers, these individuals exemplify what it means to be at the forefront of product management. They have not only shaped the products we use daily but also influenced the broader tech industry through their visionary leadership and mentorship of those who follow in their footsteps.
By listening to what they have to say and observing their career trajectories, we can gain invaluable perspectives on the future of technology and digital products. As these leaders continue to break new ground, they inspire and challenge us to think creatively, act boldly, and continuously strive for better solutions in our respective fields.
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Join Us on LinkedInUpdated: October 2, 2024