Global Product Management Leader

Product is
my Passion.

Shaping the Future of Product Management Globally

20+ Years in Product
$1B+ Revenue Driven
$400M+ Cost Savings
Top 10 CPO in UAE · 2023
Tony Pagliocco — Global Product Management Leader, Abu Dhabi UAE
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Amplitude Top 50 Most Admired Product Leaders · 2025
/ About Tony

25+ Years Solving Problems
and Creating Experiences.

With over two decades of progressive leadership in product management, I've cultivated a reputation as a transformative leader, driving innovation in technology and digital spheres across diverse industries.

I pride myself on being more than just a product leader. I am a mentor, a strategist, and above all, a believer in the power of team synergy. My experience spans Agile methodologies, data analytics, digital transformation, AI, and much more.

As I look ahead, my goal remains unwavering: to lead from the front, champion innovation, and inspire teams to build products that make a difference.

"I have a simple formula for building best-in-class product teams, and that formula is Empathy + Empowerment = Excellence."

— Tony Pagliocco
Current Role Associate Director, Global Product Management Aldar Properties · Abu Dhabi, UAE
Education MBA Global Business · Nexford University · 2025 BS Computer Science · Arizona State · 2001
/ Experience

A career built on consequential work.

Current Role
Aldar Properties, PJSC

Associate Director — Global Product Management

Jun 2024 — Present  ·  Abu Dhabi, UAE

Led the enterprise-wide product operating model across 5 verticals, scaling a team of 24 PMs to deliver AED 1.8B in revenue utilizing mobile, web, AI, IoT, Smart Cities, and 3D immersive experiences.

 
RAI Digital

Chief Product Officer

Mar 2021 — Jun 2024  ·  Riyadh, KSA

Institutionalized a scalable PM framework across a 250-person IT org inside a major Saudi government entity, boosting development efficiency by 30% and driving a 40% increase in national GIS data monetization.

 
Boeing

Head of Product — Digital Smart Factory, Commercial Aviation

Aug 2018 — Nov 2021  ·  Seattle, WA

Directed 28 PMs building a predictive analytics platform processing 2.4PB of data per hour on GCP, delivering $300M+ in annual cost savings across the 777 and 787 Digital Smart Factories.

 
Hasbro / Wizards of the Coast

Senior Manager, Product Management — Esports

Feb 2013 — Aug 2018  ·  Seattle, WA

Designed the monetization strategy for Magic Arena contributing to a record-breaking $406M in revenue, and consolidated 14 legacy platforms into a unified SSO serving 25M+ players.

/ My Drivers

Understand what drives me to be successful.

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Creativity

I love the challenge that comes with solving problems in ways no one expects — delivering maximum value in the most unexpected ways.

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Community

Supporting the future generation of digital product leaders is one of the things I most enjoy. Giving back to the craft matters deeply to me.

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Keynotes

I love to share my thoughts — but my favorite events are live keynotes and conference engagements where energy is electric.

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Winning

I'm competitive by nature and whether it's product success or just the golf course, I show up to win — and I bring the team with me.

Empathy + Empowerment = Excellence

— Tony Pagliocco's formula for building best-in-class product teams

/ Speaking & Recognition

Recognized globally for product leadership.

2024
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Thinkers360

Top 25 PM Thought Leaders

Recognition
2024
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Gartner Peer Advisor

Product Management · Ongoing

Advisory
2023
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Top 10 CPOs in UAE

CEO Insights Asia Magazine

Recognition
2024
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ProductTank Abu Dhabi

Keynote: Proactive vs. Reactive

Keynote
2023
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ProductTank Dubai

Keynote: Finding Your Product Passion

Keynote
2022
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CPO Summit New York

Panel: Executing Product Strategy

Panel
2020
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ProductWorld · San Francisco

Keynote: Empowering Agile Worlds

Keynote
2019
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ProductCon · Seattle

Keynote: Expectation Management

Keynote
/ Testimonials

Hear from those who I've worked with.

★★★★★

"Tony's encouragement and support helped me grow and succeed in ways I hadn't imagined. He always pushed me to learn new things and excel in my tasks. His guidance was invaluable to me — he was there every step of the way, helping me discover my strengths and pursue my interests in product management."

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Shrouq Alzahrani Product Management Analyst, Infinite PL · Riyadh, KSA
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"Tony has an exceptional enthusiasm for product management that inspires those around him. I've had the opportunity to collaborate with Tony at Boeing where we were building a product-focused culture. I've always been impressed by Tony's understanding of and devotion to PM best practices — even under difficult circumstances."

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Brian Wichmann Senior IT Manager, Cloud Architecture · Boeing, Seattle WA
★★★★★

"I rarely come across real talents who stand out like Tony. I've had the pleasure of working with Tony at Boeing, collaborating on several key product management initiatives. His exceptional leadership and coaching has helped many product managers attain the level of success and growth to flourish in their roles."

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Sanjay Vadi Senior Product Manager · Boeing, Seattle WA
/ Let's Connect

Always excited to
grow my network.

I'm always excited to grow my network — since the future is a mystery, we never know how our paths may intersect or benefit each other. So reach out and let's chat!

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates