Sneha Rao
About Sneha Rao
Sneha Rao serves as the Vice President of Product Management at The New York Times, where she leads the product vision and strategy for the delivery platform. She has held various product management roles at notable companies such as Spotify and Collibra, and she is also an author and speaker in the field of product management.
Current Role at The New York Times
Sneha Rao serves as the Vice President of Product Management at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she leads the product vision, strategy, and execution for the delivery platform that underpins the organization's journalism, subscription, and advertising services. This includes overseeing standalone products such as games and cooking. Her leadership focuses on enhancing user experience and driving engagement across various platforms.
Previous Experience at Spotify
Prior to her current role, Sneha Rao worked at Spotify in various capacities. She was the Principal Product Manager for the Service Platform from 2020 to 2021 and served as the Head of Product for the same platform from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Product Manager for the Data Platform from 2018 to 2020. Her tenure at Spotify spanned critical product management roles that contributed to the company's service and data infrastructure.
Educational Background
Sneha Rao holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from NYU Stern School of Business, where she studied Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Studies from 2016 to 2018. She also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Management Information Systems from George Mason University. Her foundational education includes a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Engineering from Pune Institute of Computer Technology and a Post-baccalaureate in Remote Sensing from Columbia University.
Speaking Engagements and Publications
In addition to her product management roles, Sneha Rao has contributed to the academic and professional community as a guest speaker at NYU Stern School of Business from 2021 to 2022 and as a featured speaker at Product School in 2022. She publishes a newsletter titled 'The Platform Product Playbook,' where she shares insights on platform strategy, design, marketing, and operations, reflecting her expertise in the field.
Commitment to Innovation and Diversity
Sneha Rao is passionate about fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and diversity within the product community. Her commitment to these values is evident in her leadership approach and her efforts to create inclusive environments that encourage diverse perspectives in product development.