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Basil Hashem

Freelance Director of Product
Verified Expert in Product Management
UTC-08:00
United States
Toptal Member Since April 9, 2019

Basil is a product executive with 20+ years of experience in enterprise, consumer, and developer solutions in corporate and startup settings. His particular expertise is centered on general strategy, market analysis, technology selection, and architecture. Basil joined Toptal to share his in-depth and varied experience and expertise on a range of projects.

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Matti Kakkori

Freelance Director of Product
Verified Expert in Product Management
UTC-08:00
United States
Toptal Member Since August 12, 2019

Matti is a strategic product and technology executive with 15+ years of driving AI innovation (Agentic AI, LLMs, RAG, Vector Search) and personalization in enterprise B2B products. He excels at scaling AI-powered platforms from concept to market success, leading cross-functional teams (engineering, data science, design) in startups and large organizations. Matti has a proven track record, including achieving a $75+ million acquisition and advising Fortune 100 companies on AI strategy.

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Ryan Walberg

Freelance Director of Product
Verified Expert in Product Management
UTC-07:00
United States
Toptal Member Since April 12, 2021

A product leader with over a decade of experience at the intersection of innovation and execution, he has launched 0-1 products, scaled teams, and driven measurable outcomes. Focused on delivering value and fostering strong culture, he thrives in ambiguity, transforming complex problems into clear roadmaps. His expertise spans AI-driven development, digital transformation, and high-growth environments, emphasizing strategic, customer-centric execution and outcome-oriented leadership.

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Daniel Lipton

Freelance Director of Product
Verified Expert in Product Management
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since July 28, 2020

Daniel is a seasoned product management leader with 15+ years of experience who excels in driving innovative product strategies and market growth. Formerly a software engineer and financial analyst, he's led teams of up to 30, delivering millions in new revenue. Daniel's expertise spans fintech, digital entertainment, and marketplaces, showcasing a solid blend of strategic leadership, data-driven decision-making, and international team management.

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Darshan Dave

Freelance Director of Product
Verified Expert in Product Management
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since January 18, 2020

Darshan is a product management and marketing specialist and a strategy, transformation, and project management expert. He is well-versed in multiple industries, domains, technologies, and markets. He is an experienced executive trusted by CXOs and founders of startups, businesses, nonprofits, and enterprises. Darshan is passionate about bringing concepts to life, simplifying complexity, crafting strategies, harnessing innovation, achieving growth, and leading cross-functional teams.

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Freddy May

Freelance Director of Product
Verified Expert in Product Management
UTC+00:00
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since November 24, 2022

Freddy has over 20 years of product management experience as a co-founder and consultant in companies of all sizes. He has created or managed several visionary products and led two SaaS companies from inception to exit. Having built many product teams from the ground up, his abilities as a software engineer help build strong relationships with product teams. Freddy also excels at technical sales and has personally closed many six-figure deals in the US and Europe.

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Ankur Arora

Freelance Director of Product
Verified Expert in Product Management
UTC+00:00
Ireland
Toptal Member Since June 17, 2021

Ankur is a seasoned product leader with a 12-year track record in developing and scaling B2B SaaS, AI-based, and consumer apps. He is skilled in crafting product visions and roadmaps and building MVPs with a data-driven approach. As a former founder, he supports other founders in ideation, business modeling, pitch deck creation, and team recruitment. Ankur has significant experience guiding enterprises through digital transformation initiatives and complex stakeholder management.

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Matthew Zammit

Freelance Director of Product
Verified Expert in Product Management
UTC+01:00
Malta
Toptal Member Since March 2, 2021

Matthew is a product leader with 15 years of experience and a focus on building beautiful products and achieving results. He excels in defining strategic roadmaps, engineering features, and UX, including building mobile apps from concept to commercialization. Matthew is successful in leading global teams and scaling product organizations through hiring, strategy, prioritization, getting to product-market fit, and mentoring product teams.

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Esmar Mesic

Freelance Director of Product
Verified Expert in Product Management
UTC+04:00
United Arab Emirates
Toptal Member Since December 13, 2018

As a digital product leader with 15 years of experience, Esmar has built and scaled products for Fortune 500 companies and successful startups from Europe, with a focus on experimentation and a hands-on leadership style. He has the ability to make an impact by consistently delivering results that drive growth, increase revenue, and improve customer satisfaction. With his industry-agnostic approach and minimalist philosophy, Esmar can take your digital products to the next level.

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Sinit Vitavasiri

Freelance Director of Product
Verified Expert in Product Management
UTC+07:00
Thailand
Toptal Member Since July 24, 2022

Sinit has a blend of technical and business prowess, having a master's in electrical engineering and computer science and a PhD in business administration. He has nearly 18 years of experience creating product strategies and designing and building technology products that impact business and society. Sinit works with data for better business and product decision-making and loves working with a diverse team to deliver best-in-class products.

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Kevin Mansfield

Freelance Director of Product
Verified Expert in Product Management
UTC+12:00
New Zealand
Toptal Member Since December 10, 2019

Kevin has 15+ years of expertise in product design, management, leadership, and strategy, delivering results in eCommerce, B2C, and B2B sectors. He has worked with Fortune 500s and startups, driving growth through customer-focused solutions. His experience includes mobile app development, analytics platforms, CRMs, ERPs, and more. Skilled in Agile frameworks, Kevin builds high-performing, outcome-driven teams to create impactful, technology-powered products.

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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right director of product for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire directors of product with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your director of product, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right director of product, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect directors of product for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our directors of product to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire directors of product with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched directors of product ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire directors of product on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire an expert for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our directors of product can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your director of product begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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    All of our talent are seasoned professionals who ramp up quickly, readily contribute as core team members, and work with you to minimize onboarding time.

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    We have a knack for matching you with the right fit. Start working with your new hire on a no-risk trial period, paying only if satisfied.

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    Scale as Needed

    Hire talent within 48 hours and scale your team up or down as needed, no strings attached.

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    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDA’s. Let us take care of the overhead while you focus on building great products.

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    Flexible Engagements

    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.

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