Karan Kapoor Honored for Contributions in Product Management for AI based Products
Press Release January 26, 2026
Karan Kapoor is the director of product management at Microsoft
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He has been instrumental in advancing experimentation and configuration services for Microsoft products like Word and Excel.

SUNNYVALE, CA, January 26, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- JKaran Kapoor has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Kapoor is a distinguished professional in the field of product management, currently serving as the director of product management at Microsoft. Since assuming this role in 2022, he has been instrumental in advancing experimentation and configuration services for Microsoft products like Word and Excel. His efforts have been focused on developing artificial intelligence capabilities for Microsoft M365 products and Microsoft copilot. Ensuring that the company remains relevant and responsive for customers. His strategic vision extends to planning the evolution of these services considering factors like market innovations, competitive advantages, and customer needs.

Before his tenure at Microsoft, Mr. Kapoor was a partner at K2 Consulting, a boutique consulting firm, from 2021 to 2022, where he specialized in product management for e-commerce start-ups across various sectors. His expertise in establishing product management principles and go-to-market strategies was pivotal for companies ranging from beauty to baby products. Prior to this, he held several key positions at Amazon from 2017 to 2021, including head of emerging advertisers for North America and Europe and head of new ad products in India. During his time at Amazon, he excelled in predictive modeling and machine learning models.

Mr. Kapoor's career began with roles that laid a strong foundation for his future endeavors. From 2015 to 2016, he served as a senior manager of project management at NTT Data in Mexico City, where he played a crucial role in aligning Banamex with Citibank's global practices following their merger. Earlier, he held leadership positions at Havells India Ltd from 2011 to 2015. He started his career as an entrepreneur for four years and founded Edu-tech company KapGan Technologies.

Academically, Mr. Kapoor holds a Master of Business Administration in product management and strategy from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management and a master's degree in marketing, earned in India before immigrating to the United States. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology in computer engineering from the University of Jammu. His educational background has been complemented by certifications as a Project Management Professional and PMI Agile Certified Practitioner from the Project Management Institute.

Overall, Mr. Kapoor credits his success to his upbringing and the challenges he faced growing up in a conflict zone, which fueled his determination to improve his life and support his family. Later, his exposure to diverse cultures through global travel broadened his perspective and created new opportunities, aiding his professional growth. He also acknowledges the vital role of mentors in his journey and, in turn, is committed to giving back by supporting others.

Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Kapoor is deeply committed to civic engagement and volunteerism. Since 2011, he has volunteered with Passion for Paws, supporting dogs in India by finding homes for them and assisting with vaccinations. He is also an advocate for education for all, reflecting his dedication to societal betterment.

In his personal life, Mr. Kapoor is passionate about studying sociology, human evolution, cosmology and the formation of societies. Looking ahead, he envisions transitioning into a more business-oriented career path with aspirations of reaching a C-suite role, such as chief product officer or chief marketing officer. Through networking across different sectors, he aims to connect with like-minded individuals and contribute to organizations that promote positive change while achieving professional success.

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