Subha Shetty
Senior Product Advisor / Coach and Fractional Product Executive
"As humanity's most transformative invention, AI and Generative AI demands both our partnership and vigilance as humans; we must learn to harness it rather than fear replacement, while simultaneously addressing the profound questions of governance and ethics that will ensure AI benefits everyone, not just a select few."
Subha's Experience
Vice President of Product Management
Role: AI-led digital transformation across retail store experiences, wholesale operations, product design, manufacturing and logistics for both consumers and associates. Spearheaded launch of AI robotics facility, improved last-mile delivery via 3rd parties, and consolidated supply chain UX overall. Elevated the product management and design functions through the transformation.
Key Learnings: Navigating complex, multi-business environments and stakeholders while applying consumer product principles at scale. Gained deep appreciation for operational excellence, cross-functional leadership, and cultural analogies from sports to drive high-performing teams.
Vice President and Head of Product, Design, and Analytics
Role: Led all product, design, and analytics initiatives for a B2B2C gifting platform serving both consumers and large retailers. Drove 2x growth, launched a new gift card and corporate gifting business, up-leveled team structure and workings.
Key Learnings: Transition from single to multi-prodict portfolio. Learned how to scale cross-functional teams and strategies through an acquisition and excelled at hiring creatively from external top companies.
Senior Manager, Product Management
Role: Launched Walmart Grocery, an online delivery service from scratch prior to Instacart and Amazon Fresh. Increased revenue from $0-250MM and secured a long-term corporate investment for its growth.
Key Learnings: Innovation and building 0-1 initiatives within a large company. Balanced growth with efficiency while navigating trade-offs in a high-stakes market expansion.