Nitin Hegde
About Nitin Hegde
Nitin Hegde is the EMEA BingAds Senior Product Management and Product Marketing Lead at Microsoft, specializing in platform evangelism and product launches across EMEA markets.
Current Role at Microsoft
Nitin Hegde currently serves as the EMEA BingAds Senior Product Management and Product Marketing Lead at Microsoft. Since 2013, he has engaged in platform evangelism for BingAds, Azure AI Cognitive Services, and the Bot Framework. Based in Redmond, Washington, he plays a key role in negotiating and coordinating product launches across all EMEA markets for BingAds.
Previous Roles at Microsoft
Before his current tenure, Nitin held other significant positions at Microsoft. From 2011 to 2013, he worked as the EMEA Implementation Program Manager for Strategy and Partnerships. Prior to that, he served as the Senior Global Ad Support Manager from 2005 to 2011. Both roles were based in Redmond, Washington, and allowed him to develop extensive experience in strategic management and global support.
Educational Background
Nitin Hegde has a strong academic background. He earned a Master of Science in Information Systems from the University of Hertfordshire in 2004. Earlier, he studied Commerce and Business at The Wharton School from 2000 to 2001. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, achieved in 1999.
Voice of Customer Process Leadership
Nitin leads the Voice of Customer (VOC) process for BingAds. His role involves direct engagement with agencies and large customers to collect feedback for product improvement. This enables the continuous enhancement of BingAds based on real-world user input, making it more effective and user-friendly.
Role as Product Owner
As a regional product owner, Nitin is the primary point of contact for API Ecosystem partners regarding BingAds. His activities include successful launches of key advertising products in the EMEA region, contributing significantly to revenue growth. His coordination efforts ensure that products meet market needs and expectations.