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SANTHOSH VEMISETTY

SANTHOSH VEMISETTY

PRODUCT LEADER
Singapore
“Building the right product is just as important as building the product right.”
Santhosh

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Work Type

Full Time

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Important To Me

Career advancementStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programsCompany Culture

Summary

Product leader with 13+ years of experience driving digital transformation and revenue growth across APAC, with deep expertise in AI Products, SaaS, and consumer platforms.

Proven track record of delivering high-impact products from 0 to 1, scaling teams, and consistently exceeding business targets. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, executing strategic product vision, and delivering measurable financial outcomes in high-growth environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Senior/Principal Product Manager

SPH Media
02.2023 - Current
  • Leading vernacular portfolio products - Malay and Tamil News Media
  • Launched Singapore’s first Tamil hyperlocal news app, reaching 30K+ installs & 300+ 5-star reviews within 4 months of launch.
  • Improved digital KPIs by 6% and boosted engagement time by 22% via Gen AI summaries, AI TTS, Quiz, and personalized feed.
  • Led cross-functional alignment across editorial, marketing, tech to increase digital revenue by 100% in 2024.
  • Currently launching a Gen Z–focused AI Quick News/Shorts app to drive news adoption

CPTO

the EleFant
11.2022 - 01.2023
  • Set product strategy & tech foundation for a platform reaching $100K MRR.
  • Built core infra (cloud, payments, supply chain) enabling scale-up.
  • Ongoing advisor for product & growth strategy.

Senior Product Manager, APAC

Flash Coffee
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Launched in-app delivery in 6 markets, driving 40% YoY online revenue growth.
  • Led a team of 4 PMs across consumer, FOH & BOH systems; improved ops efficiency.
  • Integrated product analytics and marketing automation tools, enabling data-driven product iteration reducing alpha release cycle by 30%.
  • Designed a Full stack (FOH, BOH, and Consumer apps) overhaul project to save $200K/year in COGS via improved inventory and waste tracking.

Senior Product Manager & AGM

Mountain Trail Foods Pvt Ltd
07.2019 - 12.2021
  • Built and monetized an F&B SaaS platform, onboarding 5 clients and 800+ outlets in under a year, generating new recurring revenue streams.
  • Launched a central Store HUB reducing the new store launch time by 50%
  • Implemented Cloud Menu, leading to a reduction in daily order cancellations % by 250 bps and improvement in Restaurant Health Index (RHI)
  • Integrated AI-powered delivery allocation, increasing delivery success rate by 12%

Product Manager

Ace Turtle
09.2017 - 06.2019
  • Developed a configurable Catalog Management System, cutting cataloguing lead time by over 65%.
  • Drove growth from USD 8 million to USD 100 million GMV in under 1.5 years through strategic product development.
  • Managed a multifaceted product portfolio, overseeing Fulfillment, Front End, and Cross-Border platforms.
  • Developed AI/ML algorithms to predict catalog attributes, reducing lead time from 3 days to 3 minutes.

Senior Business Analyst

Madura Fashion & Retail
11.2015 - 08.2017

Omni-Channel Retail Product - Launched India’s first Click & Collect and Ship-from-Store model, driving 2.5% incremental annual revenue via omni-channel sales

Senior Business Analyst MP

Target Corporation India
05.2012 - 10.2015

Developed a forecasting tool using regression models on SAS predictive analytics and ensured optimum inventory at 1800 Stores, driving SKU in stock for 56 Retail departments

Education

MBA - Marketing

Alliance University, Bangalore
01.2010 - 01.2012

B.Tech. - Electronics and Communication Engineering

Kamala Institute of Technology And Science, India
01.2006 - 01.2010

Skills

Work Availability

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Certification

CPM - Certified Product Manager

Core Competencies

  • Product Strategy & Roadmap Ownership – Shaped multi-year product visions delivering measurable engagement, retention, and revenue growth.
  • AI Products – Implemented LLM-powered solutions in real-world media use cases (summarization, translation, personalization, and AI voice).
  • User & Revenue Growth – Drove audience expansion, increased time-on-site, and optimized conversion funnels for subscription models.
  • Go-to-Market (GTM) Leadership – Planned and executed high-impact launches for web and mobile features, ensuring adoption and ROI.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making – Leveraged analytics tools (Mixpanel, Amplitude, GA4) for prioritization, A/B testing, and performance tracking.
  • MarTech – Managed engagement and lifecycle campaigns using Braze, WebEngage, etc. to boost retention and monetization.
  • Agile & Shape Up Methodologies – Experienced in balancing delivery speed with strategic prioritization in high-velocity environments.
  • Vendor & Partner Management – Evaluated, onboarded, and managed external solution providers to accelerate delivery and innovation.

Accomplishments

INMA Awardee 2025

Interests

Vibe Coding

Cricket

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Tamil
Elementary (A2)

Software

Python

Timeline

Senior/Principal Product Manager - SPH Media
02.2023 - Current
CPTO - the EleFant
11.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Product Manager, APAC - Flash Coffee
01.2022 - 11.2022
Senior Product Manager & AGM - Mountain Trail Foods Pvt Ltd
07.2019 - 12.2021
Product Manager - Ace Turtle
09.2017 - 06.2019
Senior Business Analyst - Madura Fashion & Retail
11.2015 - 08.2017

CPM - Certified Product Manager

07-2015
Senior Business Analyst MP - Target Corporation India
05.2012 - 10.2015
Alliance University - MBA, Marketing
01.2010 - 01.2012
Kamala Institute of Technology And Science - B.Tech., Electronics and Communication Engineering
01.2006 - 01.2010
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