Ritesh Das
Head of Product
London,LND
Summary
Executive Product Leader guiding organisations and customers on the 'Path to Zero' by building and scaling innovative products in energy, decarbonisation, and smart infrastructure. A 14+ year veteran in product management with a history of translating complex market needs into tangible, scalable platforms across Energy, FinTech, Banking and Automotive industries. Combines strategic vision with enterprise execution to lead large, cross-functional teams in delivering data-driven, customer-centric solutions and executing cross-border digital transformations. Known for driving substantial revenue growth, securing strategic investments, and aligning high-performing cross-functional teams to organisational objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Head of Product - ZCL, Payments & Core Tech
OVO Energy
London
10.2023 - 07.2025
- Build the strategic product roadmap for OVO's Net Zero portfolio, leading launch and scaling of EV, solar and battery storage solutions to guide customers on the 'Path to Zero' substantially increasing market competitiveness and customer adoption.
- Architected and delivered on Core Tech Energy; a scalable, reusable platform that will accelerate cross-brand Go-to-Market strategy and improved development velocity.
- Managed all payment-related product initiatives, securely managing over £6B in annual transactions through robust banking and payment gateway integrations.
- Leads engagement with key regulatory bodies, including OFGEM, and drives strategy with partners like ThoughtWorks to align the product ecosystem with market demands and organisational goals.
Director of Product (Holding)
Heycar
London/Berlin, England
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Oversaw a 116-member product, design, and analytics team to deliver unified classifieds and e-commerce solutions across four EU markets.
- Key contributor to securing a €45M strategic investment from VWFS and Renault, enabling successful market launches in France, Spain & Netherlands.
- Developed comprehensive Go-to-Market strategies in collaboration with BCG, significantly driving market penetration and growth.
- Unified disparate platforms onto a central, scalable infrastructure, improving platform scalability by 30% and enhancing feature rollout capabilities.
VP Product
ConsciousGrowth
Berlin
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Secured €20M seed funding by developing a robust product vision for a sustainability-driven Neobank.
- Built comprehensive product architecture integrating Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) capabilities.
Head of Product - Auto1 FinTech
AUTO1 Group
Berlin
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Delivered 25% revenue growth through strategic product initiatives in embedded finance.
- Built & managed end-to-end product lifecycle across European markets, effectively managing complex stakeholder relationships, cross-functional teams and delivering significant value and impact
Principal Product Manager (Sr. AVP)
ICICI Bank
Mumbai
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Delivered improved corporate banking setup efficiency by 25% via digital transformation and global system integrations
- Spearheaded cross-departmental initiatives encompassing compliance, risk management, and technological innovation, ensuring operational excellence and compliance.
Senior Manager - Investment Banking
ICICI Bank
Mumbai
08.2013 - 10.2016
- Successfully syndicated deals worth €2.5B for major infrastructure projects, including in the Energy sector (Power Plants, Transmission) and other capital-intensive industries demonstrating robust financial acumen and stakeholder management.
- Established and nurtured strategic relationships with top-tier executives and government officials, significantly expanding fundraising capabilities.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Banking, Finance & Strategy
ICICI Bank Business Leadership Program
IndiaBachelor of Technology - Applied Electronics & Instrumentation
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
IndiaSkills
Strategic Product & Platform Leadership
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Certification
PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate in Project Management
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of Product - ZCL, Payments & Core Tech
OVO Energy
10.2023 - 07.2025
Leadership Principles (Harvard Business School Online)
12-2021
Director of Product (Holding)
Heycar
02.2021 - 10.2023
VP Product
ConsciousGrowth
08.2020 - 01.2021
Head of Product - Auto1 FinTech
AUTO1 Group
01.2019 - 08.2020
PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate in Project Management
06-2018
Certified Scrum Master
11-2017
Principal Product Manager (Sr. AVP)
ICICI Bank
06.2016 - 01.2019
Senior Manager - Investment Banking
ICICI Bank
08.2013 - 10.2016
CFA Level I
06-2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Banking, Finance & Strategy
ICICI Bank Business Leadership Program
Bachelor of Technology - Applied Electronics & Instrumentation
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
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