Riyaz Habibbhai
About Riyaz Habibbhai
Riyaz Habibbhai serves as the Senior Vice President of Product and Portfolio Marketing at OneTrust, where he leads the development of go-to-market strategies focused on privacy, security, and compliance. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and has extensive experience in product marketing, having previously worked at Microsoft and Outreach.
Current Role at OneTrust
Riyaz Habibbhai serves as the Senior Vice President of Product and Portfolio Marketing at OneTrust. He has held this position since 2023, working in a hybrid capacity. In this role, he leads the development and execution of go-to-market strategies for OneTrust's suite of products, which focus on privacy, security, and compliance risks. His responsibilities include aligning product roadmaps with market needs and trends.
Previous Experience at Outreach
Prior to his current role, Riyaz Habibbhai worked at Outreach in various capacities. He served as the Vice President of Strategic Planning and Chief of Staff to the CEO from 2022 to 2023. Before that, he was the Senior Director of Product Marketing from 2020 to 2022. His experience at Outreach contributed to his expertise in strategic planning and product marketing.
Background in Technology and Marketing
Riyaz Habibbhai has a strong educational background in technology and marketing. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology from 2001 to 2004. He furthered his education with a Master's degree in Computer Science, focusing on software engineering processes and finance, from 2005 to 2006. He also holds two MBA degrees, one from Columbia Business School and another from London Business School, both completed between 2010 and 2012.
Experience at Microsoft
Riyaz Habibbhai has extensive experience at Microsoft, where he held several positions from 2013 to 2020. He served as the Senior Product Marketing Manager for Office 365 for three years, followed by a role as Director of Product Marketing for Azure, focusing on cross-Azure initiatives for four years. He also worked as Senior Director of Product Marketing for Azure, specifically in ISV Marketing, for nine months in 2020.
Contributions to Privacy and Data Governance
Riyaz Habibbhai has actively contributed to discussions and initiatives surrounding privacy and data governance. He has shared insights on the evolution of privacy laws and their implications for businesses. His writings include blog posts on enterprise risk management and privacy compliance. He has also been involved in discussions about the Schrems II decision and its impact on data transfers, emphasizing the importance of integrating privacy and cybersecurity.