Ries is a groundbreaking product management leader with extensive experience driving innovation at a global scale. As former Director of Product Management at SITA, he led with a situational leadership style—coaching teams, fostering open communication, and delivering structured, goal-oriented results. Known for his authenticity and trustworthiness, Ries thrives in complex, matrixed organizations across diverse cultures. He brings deep expertise in product development, lifecycle management, agile methodologies, R&D, and software frameworks. With a pragmatic and motivating approach, he has successfully designed, improved, and implemented products and processes worldwide, consistently turning vision into impactful, scalable solutions.