Ron Lussari
@ronlussari
Product & Growth leader | PLG, activation & retention expert | Open to remote roles across the EU
What I'm looking for
I'm a Product Growth Leader with 12+ years of experience driving activation, retention, and monetization in SaaS, marketplaces, and fintechs across Europe and LatAm.
I specialize in Product-Led Growth (PLG), onboarding optimization, and experimentation. I've led cross-functional teams across product, analytics, and design — and consistently shipped results: +200% sign-up conversion, -40% CPL, and +86% activation speed.
Currently Head of Product & Analytics at Oppizi, I also advise startups through GrowRockets and past roles include Nubank, Loggi, and Centauro.
📍 Based in the UK | Moving to Spain under a Digital Nomad Visa
✅ Legally authorized to work remotely for EU-based companies (no sponsorship required)
🔍 Open to remote roles as Advisor, Head of Product, Product Growth Lead, or Strategic Consultant
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Product & Analytics
Oppizi
Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Managed and mentored product, design, and analytics teams, reporting to the CEO and driving PLG strategy, scaling SaaS tools, and shifting the organization to outcome-focused execution. Improved signup-to-activation by 200% and reduced CPL by 40% through PLG experiments, launching 3 new products in 12 months and driving engagement across 12+ countries.
Product Growth & Founder
GrowRockets
Dec 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years)
Built a SaaS platform prototype to provide startups with actionable growth recommendations using AI. Optimized checkout and ticket sales for DX, improving conversion rates by 23%. Launched new products at Unlock, increasing ARPU by 11% and customer acquisition by 106%.
Mentor - Product Strategy, Growth, Leadership & Career
Awari
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)
Led 1:1 mentoring on product strategy, experimentation, and career progression. Reviewed onboarding flows, case studies, and growth strategies for real-world impact, with over 70% of mentees securing better roles or promotions within 6 months.
Growth Product Leader
Gringo - Bom Pra Credito
Dec 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year)
Drove product growth, activation, and monetization for a fintech marketplace and mobile app. Improved conversion by 11 pp and cut time-to-conversion by 20% via UX and A/B tests in a few weeks. Scaled experimentation and PLG initiatives, accelerating activation and retention with weekly experiments.
Senior Growth Product Manager
Nuinvest by Nubank
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)
Led product growth, P&L, and a R$2M+ budget, leading a 12-person team in LATAM’s top investment platform. Cut CAC by 43% and increased referrals by 150% by launching a scalable Referral Program. Drove continuous growth by introducing a product experimentation pace, achieving 1 experiment per week.
Product Manager
Loggi
Apr 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 9 months)
Led e-commerce integrations to streamline onboarding, boost accuracy, and diversify revenue. Cut onboarding activation time by 86% (from 3 weeks to 3 days) by developing scalable integration workflows. Reduced revenue leakage 10x through automated tools, impacting clients such as Amazon, OLX, and Zara.
Data Analyst & Data Product Manager
Microsoft
Sep 2013 - Apr 2018 (4 years 7 months)
Developed strong foundations in analytics and transitioned into product by leading data initiatives. Led product discovery for Centauro’s data science team, increasing retention and repurchase by 20%. Established a data-driven culture by training over 600 individuals in data analysis within 12 months, enhancing decision-making across business areas.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Manchester Metropolitan University
MSc in Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship
Grade: with Merit
Pursued a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship, focusing on key aspects of business creation and innovation. Gained insights into developing and scaling new ventures.
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUC-RS)
MBA in Digital Transformation, Digital Transformation
Completed a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Digital Transformation. Focused on strategies and technologies for modernizing business operations and driving digital innovation.
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Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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Website
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