Saigin

Govender

Saigin Govender is a technology executive with over 20 years of experience spanning artificial intelligence, product management and engineering.  

In his current role, Saigin leads product for Adobe’s Generative AI models, reshaping the future of creativity. Prior to Adobe, Saigin’s highlights include leading product for Meta’s industry-leading AI Research lab (FAIR), overseeing 200M monthly active users as Chief Product and Technology Officer of Tumblr, and launching Amazon’s original Alexa as a founding team member. Prior to his career in the US, Saigin held several positions at a number of major Canadian technology, media and telecom companies.

Saigin earned his Bachelor of Applied Science and Engineering degree from the University of Toronto with a specialization in Nanotechnology. He subsequently earned his MBA from INSEAD (France/Singapore).

Saigin was born in South Africa, but later immigrated to Canada and then the United States. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.