Howard Ro
Head of Product for Global Payments, Tesla
Metro Region: Seattle, WA
Member Since: 2026
In a career spanning more than 25 years, Howard Ro has focused on product and technology leadership, guiding global teams to develop solutions that address evolving business and customer needs. He currently serves as Head of Product at Tesla, where he spearheads the global payment ecosystem, ensuring streamlined financial operations and driving innovation in the Payments and FinTech space.
Prior to Tesla, Howard spent over a decade at Microsoft in various product management roles, contributing to major initiatives across Office 365, Commerce Platform, and Corporate IT. With deep expertise in payments, he has led global product teams to create cutting-edge solutions—from digital wallets to subscription platforms.
Howard graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in Business Administration. He has traveled to more than 25 countries, enjoys cooking, and currently resides in Seattle with his wife and two children.