As AI, analytics, and customer expectations rapidly evolve, the Product Manager’s role is shifting from feature ownership to strategic leadership. This session brings together MIT Sloan alumni product leaders Phil Gerity, Partner Group Product Manager for Windows Cloud and AI at Microsoft, and Eglae Recchia,a seasoned executive leader with expertise driving strategic growth, innovation, and transformative operational excellence, for a candid discussion on how the PM role is changing.
Speakers
Phil Gerity leads the end-user experiences and AI product group for Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. His work enables millions of users to access cloud-powered Windows experiences across all major platforms. A founding member of Microsoft Partner Center, which now drives billions in revenue, Phil is an expert in Product Management, Cloud Computing, and Artificial Intelligence.
Eglae Recchia is a seasoned executive with 20+ years leading strategy, product, operations, data transformation, and high-performing teams at Goldman Sachs, Capital One, and Berkadia. She is a trusted partner to CEOs and boards in shaping organizational vision, execution, and enterprise AI strategy. Recognized as a Top 50 Women CPO by GlobeSt and Innovator of the Year by Bisnow, Eglae currently advises real estate operators and software companies on AI and data initiatives to accelerate performance and innovation.
Facilitated By:
Shaked Aviv-Ben-Aharon is a Senior Product Manager at Cimulate AI, a startup co-founded by faculty member Vivek Farias. She brings 10+ years of experience driving strategic vision, operational excellence, and measurable business impact across e-commerce, B2B marketplaces, and advertising technologies.
This program is part of the MIT Sloan Product Management Community of Practice, a network dedicated to fostering connection, learning, and professional development among alumni, students, and faculty passionate about product leadership.
