Manish Watwani
About Manish Watwani
Manish Watwani is the Chief Product Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Telit Cinterion, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in product management and marketing, particularly in the IoT sector, and has held various leadership roles at companies such as Qualcomm, Motorola, and Siemens.
Current Role at Telit Cinterion
Manish Watwani serves as the Chief Product Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Telit Cinterion. He has held this position since 2018, overseeing product strategy and marketing initiatives. His responsibilities include leading product development and enhancing market presence in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector. Watwani's role involves driving innovation and aligning product offerings with market demands.
Previous Experience at Qualcomm
Before joining Telit Cinterion, Watwani worked at Qualcomm as a Staff Product Manager in QCT Chipset Product Management from 2007 to 2015. During his eight years at Qualcomm, he contributed to various product management initiatives, focusing on chipset solutions. His experience at Qualcomm provided him with a strong foundation in technology and product development.
Education and Expertise
Watwani earned a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Telecommunications from Delhi College of Engineering, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, specializing in Marketing, Strategy, and Finance from 2001 to 2003. This educational background supports his expertise in product management and marketing strategies.
Career Progression and Roles
Watwani's career includes significant roles at various companies. He worked at Motorola as a Senior Product Manager for 11 years, from 1996 to 2007, and at Siemens as a Pre-Sales Engineer from 1994 to 1996. He also held the position of Vice President of Global Product Marketing at Telit Cinterion from 2016 to 2018, and briefly served as Executive Vice President of Global Product Management in 2018.
Contributions to Industry Insights
In addition to his corporate roles, Watwani contributes to the tech community as a writer for Forbes Tech Council. He shares insights on technology and digital transformation, reflecting his knowledge and experience in the industry. His involvement in writing demonstrates his commitment to thought leadership in the IoT and technology sectors.