Yelp
Akhil Kuduvalli Ramesh is a seasoned product management professional with extensive experience leading innovative strategies across various marketplaces. Currently serving as SVP of Product Management at Yelp, Akhil drives product initiatives to enhance user experiences and deepen community engagement across multiple verticals. Previous roles include VP of Product for Yelp's Consumer Marketplace, Chief Product and Technology Officer at stitch.is, and Senior Director at Indeed.com, where Akhil's leadership facilitated significant growth and user engagement. With a strong foundation in both technology and data science, Akhil has also contributed to startups as an advisor and played critical roles in research at prestigious institutions like MIT and the Indian Institute of Science. Akhil earned a Master’s degree in Engineering Systems from Cornell University and has conducted significant research in Cyber Physical Systems at MIT.