Domenico Pochiero - Director of Product

Q: Where is Domenico based?

Domenico is based in Hamburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Domenico speak?

Domenico speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), Italian (Native), English (Advanced), German (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Domenico have?

Domenico has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Domenico has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 3 months . Note that Domenico may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Domenico's latest experience?

Domenico's most recent position is Director of Product at QT Group .

Q: What companies has Domenico worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Domenico has worked for QT Group , Lufthansa Technik , and McAfee .

Q: Which industries is Domenico most experienced in?

Domenico is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Telecommunication , and Transportation . Domenico also has some experience in Retail and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas is Domenico most experienced in?

Domenico is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology , and Marketing . Domenico also has some experience in Quality Assurance and Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Domenico worked in recently?

Domenico has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas has Domenico worked in recently?

Domenico has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology , and Marketing .

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Hamburg, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 6 months

Hamburg, Germany

Director of Product

QT Group

Own product vision and roadmap for Axivion’s AI-enabled software quality and architecture platform (€35M+ ARR) with 12 direct reports (PMs, Marketers, etc.)
Expanded TAM by 40% by repositioning the product as a compliance backbone for AI-driven, safety-critical software, generating €5M ARR growth
Influenced €15M R&D investment through C-suite portfolio reviews, aligning innovation priorities with market and regulatory demand
Enabled entry into regulated industries by accelerating certification readiness by 30%, improving retention and audit outcomes

May 2022 - Dec 2024

2 years 8 months

Hamburg, Germany

Director of Product and Marketing

Lufthansa Technik

Owned product vision and roadmap for digital aviation platforms, balancing customer demand, regulatory constraints, and commercial targets; led cross-functional product business unit (PM, UX, QA) across EU
Launched two SaaS products adopted by three global airlines, generating €4.5M ARR and +16 NPS
Reduced delivery delays by 20% and defect rates by 25% by embedding risk-based QA and product governance
Influenced €50M+ fleet modernization programs through roadmap alignment with OEM and airline partners

Jan 2019 - Apr 2022

3 years 4 months

Sofia, Bulgaria

Director of Product Manager Enterprise Systems

McAfee

Jan 2015 - Dec 2018

4 years

Milan, Italy

Senior Product Manager

Vodafone

Jan 2011 - Dec 2014

4 years

Milan, Italy

Product Manager

Emberware

Feb 2007 - Dec 2010

3 years 11 months

Milan, Italy

Full Stack Engineer

Samsung Electronics / RGIS

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Telecommunication, Transportation, Retail, and Aerospace and Defense.

Information Technology

Telecommunication

Transportation

Retail

Aerospace and Defense

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Information Technology, Marketing, Quality Assurance, and Strategy.

Product Development

Information Technology

Marketing

Quality Assurance

Strategy

Summary

Product executive with 15 years of experience scaling SaaS and AI portfolios across enterprise, aviation, Telecommunication, IT, security, etc. Proven track record delivering 25–40% YoY ARR growth, expanding TAM by 40%, and leading 75+ global FTEs. Specialized in commercializing AI-driven products in regulated markets, aligning product vision, road-map execution, and go-to-market strategy with measurable business impact.

Skills

Product Vision & Portfolio Strategy
Ai Productization
Gtm & Pricing Strategy
Customer Retention & Nps
P&L Ownership (€15 M +)
Okr Leadership
Cross-Functional Execution (Engineering, Design, Marketing)
Regulated Market Expansion (E.G. Do-178c, Iso 26262, Iec 62443)
Stakeholder Alignment
Product Ops & Lifecycle Management

Languages

Spanish

Native

Italian

Native

English

Advanced

German

Elementary

Education

University of Antwerp

PhD · AI Adoption & Organizational Decision-Making · Antwerp, Belgium

EADA Business School

Executive MBA · Barcelona, Spain

University of Milan Bicocca

M. Eng. · Computer Science · Milan, Italy

...and 1 more

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Information Technology 12.5 y

Avg length 3 y 2 m

Longest experience 3 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Italy, Germany, Bulgaria)

Primary country Italy

Expertise

Recent roles Director of Product, Director of Product and Marketing, Director of Product Manager Enterprise Systems

Main industries Information Technology, Telecommunication, Transportation

Main business areas Product Development, Information Technology, Marketing

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Domenico based?

Domenico is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Domenico speak?

Domenico speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), Italian (Native), English (Advanced), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Domenico have?

Domenico has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Domenico has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 3 months. Note that Domenico may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Domenico be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Domenico would be well-suited for roles such as: Director of Product, Director of Product and Marketing, Director of Product Manager Enterprise Systems.

What is Domenico's latest experience?

Domenico's most recent position is Director of Product at QT Group.

What companies has Domenico worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Domenico has worked for QT Group, Lufthansa Technik, and McAfee.

Which industries is Domenico most experienced in?

Domenico is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Transportation. Domenico also has some experience in Retail and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Domenico most experienced in?

Domenico is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Marketing. Domenico also has some experience in Quality Assurance and Strategy.

Which industries has Domenico worked in recently?

Domenico has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas has Domenico worked in recently?

Domenico has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Marketing.

What is Domenico's education?

Domenico holds a Doctorate in AI Adoption & Organizational Decision-Making from University of Antwerp, a Master from EADA Business School, a Master in Computer Science from University of Milan Bicocca and a Bachelor in Telecommunications from University of Milan.

What is the availability of Domenico?

Domenico is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Domenico?

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