Stéphane Taine
About Stéphane Taine
Stéphane Taine serves as the Chief Product Officer at Hinge, where he has been instrumental in the app's expansion into European markets and the introduction of a premium subscription tier. He has a background in aerospace engineering and computer science, and has held significant roles at major companies including Airbus, Microsoft, and Meta.
Work at Hinge
Stéphane Taine serves as the Chief Product Officer at Hinge, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he has led the company's expansion into European markets, resulting in Hinge becoming the second most downloaded dating app in that region. He is responsible for sharing Hinge's product vision and progress with the Match Group executive team. Under his leadership, Hinge introduced a premium subscription tier, contributing to a year-over-year revenue increase of over 40%. Additionally, he spearheaded a three-year AI-centric product vision aimed at personalizing matching and moderating user engagement to address dating burnout.
Education and Expertise
Stéphane Taine studied at ISAE-SUPAERO, where he focused on Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science. He earned a Master of Science (MS) degree during his studies from 1997 to 2000. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in product management and technology, which he has applied throughout his career in various leadership roles.
Background
Before joining Hinge, Stéphane Taine accumulated extensive experience in the technology and aerospace sectors. He worked at Airbus Defence and Space as a Senior Development Engineer from 2000 to 2005. He then joined Microsoft Corp, where he served as Principal Program Manager Lead from 2006 to 2014. Following his tenure at Microsoft, he transitioned to Meta, where he held several positions, including Director of Product Management and Senior Director of Product Management for Messenger, before becoming Head of Product Management at Meta for a brief period.
Achievements
During his time at Hinge, Stéphane Taine achieved significant milestones, including implementing new AI models that resulted in a record low in safety incidents on the platform. His strategic initiatives have focused on enhancing user experience and safety, which are critical in the dating app industry. His leadership has also been instrumental in driving revenue growth and expanding Hinge's market presence.