Adnan Chara

About Adnan Chara

Specialties: International Sourcing, Product Development & PLC Management. Brand…

Experience

1. Vice President - Product Development (Sea Mena India)

   Red Ridge Global

   May 2025 — Present · Dubai, AE

   The position blends strategic thinking with cross-functional leadership & market insight to develop successful products for South East Asia, India, MENA & North America markets aligned with RRG’s goals.1. Strategic Leadership - Define & drive the product development strategy aligned with business goals- Identify market opportunities, customer needs & emerging trends- Set long-term vision & product roadmaps.2. Leadership - Lead & mentor product managers & designers focused on innovation, efficiency & accountability- Coordinate with Global HR to recruit, retain, & develop talent.3. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with production, design, marketing, sales & operations- Facilitate alignment between commercial feasibility, user needs, & business value- Liaison between executive leadership & product teams.4. Product Lifecycle Management - Oversee the product development lifecycle: research, ideation, design, development, testing, launch & post-launch optimization.5. Market Analysis - Conduct & interpret market research, customer feedback & competitor analysis- Translate insights into actionable product features & packaging innovations.6. Develop product development budget & ensure efficient allocation of resources & control costs without quality compromise.7. Innovation & Quality Assurance - Champion culture of innovation, creative solutions & experimentation- Ensure product performance & compliance with industry standards & regulations.8. Stakeholder Communication - Present product plans, updates on KPIs, timelines, risks & outcomes to internal & external stakeholders.9. Risk Management - Identify and mitigate risks related to product development, such as technical feasibility, market fit, or timeline delays.10. Go-To-Market Strategy Support - Collaborate on GTM strategies, including launch planning, positioning & pricing- Support marketing and sales with product knowledge, assets, and training.

Education

• Govt. Science College

  B.Sc.

  1988 — 1991

• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management

  MBA

  1992 — 1994

Skills

• Retail
• Channel
• Key Account Management
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Mobile Devices
• Channel Sales
• Sourcing
• Marketing Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Selling
• Start-Ups
• Sales
• Organizational Development
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Channel Optimization
• Management
• Team Building
• Team Management
• Telecommunications
• Product Development
• Close Attention to Detail
• Leadership
• Channel Partners
• Product Marketing
• Market Planning
• Product Launch
• Sales Operations
• Account Management
• Brand Management
• Change Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Personal Branding
• People Management
• New Business Development
• Sales Management
• Marketing
• Business Relationship Management
• Business Strategy