Alex Hardiman is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in product management and development. Currently serving as Chief Product Officer at The New York Times since October 2019, Hardiman oversees the consumer product portfolio across various digital platforms and leads initiatives in Generative AI. Hardiman also holds the position of Non-Executive Director at Pearson since June 2023, contributing to the Reputation & Responsibility and Audit Committees. Previous roles include Chief Business & Product Officer at Facebook, Head of Product at First Round Fast Track, and Vice President of News Products at The New York Times. Academic credentials include a BA in French and History from Columbia University and additional studies at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.