Varun Gupta
About Varun Gupta
Varun Gupta is a Product Manager specializing in Commercial Strategy and Digital Growth at Thomson Reuters in Toronto, Canada. He has extensive experience in product management and operations across various industries, including technology, hospitality, and food services.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Varun Gupta currently serves as a Product Manager for Commercial Strategy & Digital Growth at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he is responsible for driving digital transformation initiatives focused on AI across various verticals in the US, Canada, and UK. He previously worked at Thomson Reuters as a Product Manager for AI & Personalization from 2022 to 2023, where he contributed to product development and strategy.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to his current role, Varun Gupta worked at Allstate Canada as a Product Operation from 2020 to 2022 in Markham, Ontario. He also held the position of Regional Manager for Monetization & Product at Zomato Media Pvt. Ltd. from 2015 to 2018 in Dubai. His experience includes significant roles in product management and operations across various industries, including hospitality and technology.
Background in Digital Transformation and Strategy
Varun Gupta has been instrumental in developing go-to-market strategies for SMB marketplaces and SaaS-based solutions for enterprises. His expertise lies in understanding consumer behavior and leveraging data-driven capabilities to transform businesses. He thrives in cross-functional roles that integrate product management, operations, and monetization.
Technical Skills and Tools Utilized
In his professional roles, Varun Gupta employs various performance tools including Slack, Salesforce, JIRA, Confluence, ZoHo, ADO, AHA, and Basecamp. He utilizes SQL for data extraction and employs data visualization tools such as Tableau, Pendo, and Periscope to analyze and present data effectively.
Education and Early Career
Varun Gupta began his career in the hospitality industry, working at Oberoi Hotels & Resorts as a Team Lead in Revenue Operations from 2008 to 2012. He later worked at Accor Hotels & Resorts as an Assistant Manager focusing on Projects, Revenue, and E-Commerce in 2012. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in product management and digital strategy.