Rahul Arora

About Rahul Arora

Director of Product | 13+ Years Experience | Scaling E-commerce 0 → 1 | UAE & KSA Product LeadWith over 13 years of experience in product, I specialize in building and scaling high-performance e-commerce ecosystems across the Middle East (UAE & KSA). As a Director of Product, I oversee end-to-end product delivery, managing the strategic roadmap for complex platforms across Android, iOS, and Web.I currently lead a cross-functional team of 10–12 Product Members, fostering a culture of data-driven innovation and operational excellence. My expertise lies in taking products from 0 to 1—transforming initial concepts into market-leading platforms that handle large-scale regional complexities.Strategic Impact & Expertise:Regional Scaling (UAE & KSA): Expert in navigating the unique regulatory, cultural, and technical landscapes of the Middle East, including managing multilingual (Arabic/English) system complexities and Right-to-Left (RTL) UI/UX optimization.Operational Excellence: Accountable for critical business metrics including Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Site/App Speed, and Retention. I bridge the gap between technical infrastructure and commercial growth.Logistics & Ecosystem Integration: Deep experience in integrating robust Logistics/3PL systems and automated supply chain solutions to support seamless end-to-end delivery in high-demand markets.Full-Stack Product: From MVP to hyper-growth, I manage the delicate balance of technical debt, feature innovation, and stakeholder expectations to ensure sustainable scaling.I am dedicated to building products that not only solve user problems but also drive significant bottom-line impact.

Experience

1. Director Product

   FirstCry.com (BrainBees Solutions Ltd.)

   Jan 2025 — Present

Education

• Wigan and Leigh College - India

  Post Graduate Diploma in Business Economics, Finance

  2008 — 2010

• IIMK MDP (Management Development Programme) -Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

  eMDP - Professional Certificate Programme in Product Management, Product Management

• P.G.D.A.V College (Delhi University)

  B.Com(Honors), Management Accounting, Macroeconomics, Financial Management, Fundamentals of Investment.

  2005 — 2008

• Dev Samaj Modern School

  Intermediate, Commerce with Maths

  1990 — 2005

Skills

• Team Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Project Management
• Sales
• Brand Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Web Analytics
• Market Research
• Financial Analysis
• Business Intelligence
• Analytics
• Quality Control
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Product Management
• Management
• Product Innovation
• Online Advertising
• Crm
• Usability Testing
• Business Analysis