Sree Sankar is a forward-thinking product executive with over two decades of global experience leading transformative innovation in AI, ML, cloud infrastructure, e-commerce, and retail technology. Known for fusing cutting-edge technology with practical business value, she has consistently delivered scalable, user-centered products that streamline operations, enhance trust, and drive growth.
Her leadership spans globally recognized technology firms including Meta, Amazon, HubSpot, and Grabango. At Grabango, where she most recently served as SVP of Product Management and Design, Sree reported directly to the CEO and led strategy across AI/ML, Consumer, Enterprise Retail, and Hardware. Under her leadership, the company achieved a 6x increase in customer adoption, implemented generative AI-driven automation that cut operational costs by 50%, and secured two 100-store expansion contracts with national retailers. Her product vision also shaped the industry’s first card-present checkout-free solution and a suite of retail AI tools driving measurable ROI.
Previously, at DISQO, she led the launch of ethical, first-party data products, including an ML-powered survey engine and platform-level fraud detection systems—enhancing user trust and data quality in a privacy-first landscape. At HubSpot, she led AI/ML product strategy, launching its first Conversational AI product and redefining search infrastructure through semantic AI. At Meta, she spearheaded initiatives in Trust & Safety, reducing offensive content on Marketplace by 60% while developing scalable content governance and infrastructure solutions. At Amazon, she was responsible for FireTV monetization strategy, whereshe launched the first Advertising product on Fire TV within 6 months, growing the revenue from 0-> $75M within a year.
Earlier roles at Juniper Networks, and Ericsson grounded her in cloud-scale infrastructure, giving her a 360-degree view of the enterprise and startup product lifecycle.
Sree holds an M.S. in Computer Engineering from Santa Clara University and completed executive education at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Fluent in English and Hindi, she brings a global leadership lens and has built and led product teams across North America, Europe, and APAC.
She is also a committed mentor, having supported 1,000+ aspiring product leaders, and regularly speaks at forums on the intersection of AI, ethics, and innovation. Her values-centered leadership approach has been recognized in both technical and executive circles.
Character: Sree leads with empathy, integrity, and purpose, consistently championing people-first innovation and mentorship.
Knowledge: She possesses deep expertise in AI, machine learning, cloud infrastructure, and product strategy, built over 24 years of global experience.
Strategic: Sree has a proven ability to align advanced technologies with long-term business objectives, driving measurable growth and operational efficiency.
Communication: A compelling speaker and mentor, Sree communicates complex ideas with clarity and inspires cross-functional collaboration at all levels.
