Omkar Chetty

With a passion for democratizing eCommerce, Omkar Chetty brings his extensive product management skills to Shopify, where he is dedicated to solving the complex problems faced by merchants. His impressive portfolio includes successfully launching and scaling various products, such as an online grocery platform for Walmart, an online marketplace for Loblaws, a pricing engine for Bank of Montreal, and an online ordering system for Ritual. Omkar's expertise has driven these products to reach over 10 million users and generate more than $500 million in ARR.

In his current role, Omkar plays a vital role in building Shopify-powered marketplaces on the internet. His strategic vision and cross-functional team leadership have been instrumental in driving the success of these projects. Prior to Shopify, he served as a Senior Product Manager at Ritual.co, where he contributed to the re-building of local commerce in cities worldwide. Additionally, Omkar has experience as the Founder and Head of Product at Whip AI, a part-time venture aimed at improving learning outcomes using nudge principles.

Omkar's exceptional skills in business requirements analysis and his ability to deliver seamless customer experiences across platforms set him apart as a promising leader in the eCommerce product industry. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated his problem-solving abilities, deep empathy for both his team and end users, and a passion for design. His outstanding people management skills and commitment to mentoring have been praised by colleagues, who have relied on his fresh perspective and effective approach to driving results.