Charanya Kannan

Charanya Kannan is a seasoned professional in product management with extensive experience across various industries. Currently serving as Senior Director of Product Management at Navan since October 2022, Charanya leads the core product and marketplace teams, utilizing machine learning to optimize user outcomes. Prior roles include Group Product Manager at PayPal, managing a multi-billion dollar product in the Checkout division, and Principal Product Manager at The Boston Consulting Group, focusing on high-impact projects to enhance revenue and operational efficiency. Earlier career highlights include Associate Director for International Business at Tata Motors, contributing to the global expansion of Tata Daewoo, and a managerial role in the Tata Administrative Services, where diverse project experiences were gained across several sectors. Charanya's educational background includes an MBA from Harvard Business School and a PGDM from SPJIMR, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Anna University Chennai.