Avinash Ambati

About Avinash Ambati

Highly adaptable and results-driven Chief Product Officer with a proven track record of leading product development and strategy in the dynamic landscape of the travel industry. Recognized for driving innovation and achieving remarkable success, I have recently transitioned into the role of Chief Product Officer amidst the unprecedented challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout this transformative period, I embraced change and harnessed the power of digital transformation to pivot our organization and thrive in the new remote working culture.As a strategic leader, I am passionate about creating customer-centric solutions that anticipate evolving market demands. Over the past decade, I have spearheaded numerous product launches and strategic initiatives, consistently exceeding targets and driving revenue growth. My ability to collaborate effectively across teams and my keen understanding of emerging technologies have been instrumental in achieving tangible results even during uncertain times.In response to the pandemic, I swiftly adapted our product roadmap to cater to shifting customer preferences and demands. Embracing remote collaboration tools and agile methodologies, I led my teams through seamless transitions, ensuring business continuity and fostering a culture of resilience and agility. By leveraging data analytics and market insights, I successfully identified new opportunities and optimized existing offerings, leading to significant market share expansion and customer loyalty.My commitment to continuous learning and innovation enables me to stay ahead of industry trends and position the organization at the forefront of digital transformation. I firmly believe in empowering my teams to excel and fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking work environment where creativity thrives.As a CPO who navigated and thrived during the pandemic, I am confident in my ability to drive meaningful change and deliver transformative results in the face of uncertainty. I am excited to bring my adaptive mindset and strategic vision to lead the organization towards sustained growth and continued success in this ever-evolving landscape.

Experience

1. Senior Manager - Product

   Publicis Sapient

   Aug 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   As part of a cross‑functional product team, we drive AI‑powered innovation across customer service platforms that support Marriott International’s global hospitality ecosystem—spanning 30+ brands and nearly 9,600 properties across 143+ countries.Our work focuses on modernizing and scaling intelligent service solutions at both the brand level and the property level, enabling associates to deliver faster, more personalized, and more consistent guest experiences. We design and implement AI‑driven workflows, predictive service capabilities, and automated support tools that elevate operational efficiency while preserving the flexibility each hotel needs to offer localized, high‑quality service.Together, our team helps Marriott advance its digital transformation goals by building customer‑centric platforms that enhance service delivery, streamline processes, and support its world‑class hospitality standards.

Education

• VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology (VNRVJIET)

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2008 — 2012

• Indian Institute of Management, Indore

  PGDM, Marketing, Analytics, Product Management

  2012 — 2014