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Experienced AI Product & Strategy Leader

Fractional Chief Product Officer & AI Strategy Executive

Asia-Pacific Region

Description

This executive is a seasoned AI product and commercial strategist with deep expertise in fintech, economic data, and applied machine learning within regulated financial sectors. Skilled at bridging technical AI capabilities with commercial objectives, the leader advises founders and executive teams on pragmatic AI adoption and go-to-market approaches. With a strong foundation in economics and hands-on leadership of ML teams across central banking and fintech ventures, this professional drives measurable forecasting improvements and robust product-market fit for complex data solutions. Their leadership combines rigorous research, cross-functional collaboration, and iterative prototyping to transform advanced AI into scalable business value.

Key Roles

  • •Built and led an Economic Big Data and Applied Machine Learning unit at a major central bank, significantly improving forecasting accuracy and advancing institutional data practices.
  • •Directed product leadership for a global quantitative strategy firm, expanding regional revenue share significantly and pioneering innovative quantitative data products.
  • •Served as fractional CPO and go-to-market lead for frontier AI startups and economic risk platforms, spearheading partnerships and market expansion across Asia.
  • •Led product development and AI strategy for fintech and cybersecurity firms, managing cross-functional teams including product, data science, and engineering.
  • •Published numerous peer-reviewed papers on macroeconomic forecasting and machine learning; frequent industry and academic speaker.

Meet Me

Hi, I specialize in translating advanced AI and data technologies into actionable commercial strategies within fintech and financial data contexts. Having led cutting-edge ML teams in central banks and fintech startups, I bring a unique combination of rigorous economic research and practical product leadership. I enjoy prototyping with the latest AI tools to rapidly test ideas before scaling, always focusing on user adoption and evolution of AI-enabled workflows. Outside of work, I value the synergy of analytics, collaboration, and thoughtful leadership.

Personas

AI Product Innovator

  • •Pioneered AI adoption in central banking and financial data products, achieving notable forecasting enhancements.
  • •Directed end-to-end product roadmaps for quantitative and fintech sectors, securing initial revenue at product soft launch.
  • •Extensive experience prototyping with large language models and agentic AI to guide efficient product decision-making.

Superpowers

Superpowers not available

Sweet Spot

Thrives at the intersection of AI, economics, and fintech product leadership, especially where complex data within regulated domains meets agile innovation. Uniquely skilled at delivering AI adoption frameworks and scalable product strategies that balance technical feasibility with commercial rigor, enabling frontier AI ventures and financial platforms to realize tangible value.

Functional Skills

AI & Data Product Strategy
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AI Use-Case Selection & Evaluation- Advises on AI workflow integration, prioritizes use-cases, and evaluates build-versus-buy decisions with unbiased technology stack assessments.
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Generative AI Product Leadership- Led generative AI initiatives that enhanced both external product offerings and internal process efficiencies.
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Applied Machine Learning Pipelines- Directed development of machine learning, deep learning, and NLP models to improve forecasting and analytics in central banking contexts.
Product & Go-to-Market Execution
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Roadmap & Product-Market Fit- Owned product roadmaps, segmented go-to-market strategies, pricing, and deal closures in fintech and data analytics sectors.
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Cross-Functional Team Management- Built and led teams spanning product management, data science, engineering, and economics, cultivating an agile, user-centric culture.
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Strategic Partnerships & Distribution- Managed partnerships and distribution agreements that expanded product reach and revenue streams across Asia-Pacific markets.
Economic Research & Quantitative Analysis
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Forecasting & Model Evaluation- Developed statistically rigorous time-series forecasting and backtesting methodologies for application in central banking.
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Academic & Industry Thought Leadership- Authored multiple peer-reviewed publications on machine learning in macroeconomic forecasting; regular conference speaker.
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Survey Design & Qualitative Research- Experienced in designing surveys and conducting qualitative research to validate assumptions and improve product-market fit.

User Manual

Engage with clear articulation of AI-business challenges, coupled with autonomy to influence product direction and team dynamics. Values evidence-driven, iterative approaches rooted in hypothesis testing and attentive observation of user adoption. Collaboration flourishes with teams that appreciate deep domain expertise, welcome rigorous evaluation discussions, and embrace the balance of experimentation and disciplined execution in fintech product development.

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Education

  • •Doctoral-level research in Economics from a leading European institution
  • •Master’s degrees in Economics from top-tier European universities
  • •Undergraduate degree in Economics from a prominent research university

Focus Areas

AI & Data AdoptionProduct LeadershipGo-to-Market StrategyFintech & Economic Data ProductsMachine Learning & NLPCross-Functional Team LeadershipStrategic Partnerships

Industries

FintechFinancial Data & AnalyticsBanking & Central BanksArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurity

Geographical Coverage

Asia-PacificEuropeGlobal Financial Institutions

Stage

Early StageGrowth StageEnterprise

Personal Interests

AI EthicsData ScienceEconomic ResearchCross-cultural CollaborationExecutive Leadership Development

Certifications

Machine Learning Summer School Completion – University of OxfordData-Driven Product Management CertificationBusiness Language Proficiency Certification – European Chamber of CommerceDebt Sustainability Analysis Training – International Monetary FundData Scientist with Python Credential
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