Charles Battle
About Charles Battle
Charles Battle serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Product at Ibotta, Inc., where he emphasizes problem-solving and execution in product management. With over a decade of experience in software and mobile application development, he has held various leadership roles at notable companies including American Express and LendingTree.
Work at Ibotta
Charles Battle has been serving as the Senior Vice President and Head of Product at Ibotta, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he focuses on problem-solving and execution within product management. His leadership contributes to the development and enhancement of Ibotta's product offerings, aligning with the company's goals in the digital coupon and cashback industry.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Ibotta, Charles Battle held several significant positions in product management. He worked at American Express as Director of Software Product Management for 10 months in 2014-2015. He also served as Senior Director of Product Management at LendingTree from 2017 to 2020, and as Chief Product Officer at Guaranteed Rate from 2020 to 2021. His extensive experience includes roles that emphasize agile development and design thinking.
Educational Background
Charles Battle has a strong academic background in creative writing and business management. He earned a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from Boston University in 2004. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, obtained in 2003. Additionally, he completed an MBA with a focus on Media Management, Finance, and Strategy at Columbia Business School in 2010.
Career in Publishing and Early Roles
Charles Battle began his career in the publishing industry, working as an Assistant Editor at Farrar, Straus and Giroux Book Publishers from 2004 to 2008. He transitioned into product management with roles at TouchTunes Interactive Networks, where he served as Product Manager from 2010 to 2012 and as a Product Consultant in 2009. His early career laid the foundation for his later success in technology and product management.
Skills and Expertise
Charles Battle possesses over a decade of experience in building software and mobile applications. His expertise spans both start-ups and Fortune 100 companies, where he has developed a strong focus on problem-solving and execution in product management. He is passionate about design thinking and agile development methodologies, which inform his approach to product strategy and execution.