Alex Dischino
Vice President of Product Development @ SharkNinja | Leading Product Development Initiatives
- Role
- Vice President of Product Development at SharkNinja
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alex Dischino
As Vice President of Product Development at SharkNinja, I bring over 10 years of experience in end to end product life-cycle managment from leading front end innovation to managing complex global product portfolios. My focus lies in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and consumer-centric product solutions that drive growth and profitability for category-leading brands. With a passion for new product development and a commitment to collaboration, I work to inspire teams and facilitate seamless execution from ideation to commercial launch. My contributions have consistently enabled the delivery of high-quality, market-driven products in fast-paced, competitive industries.
Experience
Vice President of Product Development
Oct 2024 — Present · Needham, MA, US
I lead global product development, product marketing, and program management for Shark’s core vacuum and floor care portfolio, supporting a multi-billion-dollar business across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC. I manage and develop a team of 30+ product developers ranging from entry level through Sr Director, who drive both new product development and ongoing product line management.My background spans leading cordless and corded motorized product lines from concept through global launch. I work closely with industrial design, engineering, marketing, and supply chain partners to bring consumer-focused, high-performing products to market. A key focus of my role is balancing innovation with efficiency—most recently leading value-engineering initiatives that delivered more than $12M in COGS savings in 2025.Day to day, I help shape product direction by defining product concepts, features, pricing, and go-to-market strategies grounded in consumer insight and competitive context. I own category performance metrics, including sales and margin, and lead integrated product roadmaps that ensure a strong, end-to-end product lifecycle—from early definition to launch and long-term portfolio renewal.The Shark Product Development team is a cross-functional group of marketers, engineers, analysts, and data scientists who think like product owners. Together, we collaborate across the organization to turn consumer needs into products that earn strong ratings, drive growth, and show up in homes around the world.
Education
Boston University
Master of Arts - MA
Boston University
Culinary Arts
Rouen Business School
Summer Courses
2009 — 2009
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science
2008 — 2013
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - BS
2008 — 2013
Cardinal Newman High School West Palm
High School Diploma
2004 — 2008
Skills
- Start-Ups
- Microsoft Excel
- Product Marketing
- Merchandising
- Loyalty Programs
- Marketing Communications
- Microsoft Office
- Management
- Market Research
- Advertising Law
- Product Development
- Product Management
- Global Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Customer Service
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Public Relations
- Social Media
- Software Implementation
- Quality Assurance
- Entrepreneurship
- Food
- Product Assortment Planning
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- New Business Development
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