Hari Iyer
About Hari Iyer
Hari Iyer serves as the Senior Director of Product Management for Digital Shop & Connected Commerce at Signet Jewelers, where he leads initiatives to improve the omni-channel customer experience. He has extensive experience in product management across various technology sectors and holds advanced degrees in engineering and business.
Current Role at Signet Jewelers
Hari Iyer serves as the Senior Director of Product Management for Digital Shop & Connected Commerce at Signet Jewelers. He has been in this role since 2023, based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. In this position, he leads initiatives aimed at enhancing the omni-channel customer experience, integrating both virtual and in-store interactions. His focus on Connected Commerce reflects a strategic approach to evolving customer engagement in the jewelry retail sector.
Previous Experience at SiriusXM
Prior to his current role, Hari Iyer worked at SiriusXM as Senior Director of Product Management for Connected Vehicles & Infotainment from 2021 to 2023. His responsibilities included overseeing product development and management in the connected vehicle space, contributing to advancements in infotainment systems. This role further solidified his expertise in product management within the technology and automotive sectors.
Career Background at Avnet
Hari Iyer held multiple positions at Avnet, including Global Director of Product Management for IoT from 2019 to 2021 and Global Director of Emerging Businesses at element14 from 2014 to 2018. He also served as Global Director of Product Management for Single Board Computers & IoT at Farnell, an Avnet company, from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Avnet spanned various aspects of product management, focusing on innovative technology solutions.
Educational Background
Hari Iyer earned a Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communications Engineering from the University of Madras. He further enhanced his business acumen by obtaining an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he studied Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management.
Skills and Leadership
Hari Iyer possesses a strong analytical and data-driven approach to decision-making, which has been crucial in driving revenue and margin across the full product lifecycle. He has a demonstrated history of cross-functional team leadership, emphasizing customer obsession and global product and business leadership. His ability to lead diverse teams and initiatives has contributed to his success in various roles throughout his career.