What's next after VP of Ecommerce?

Dive into the evolving landscape of senior e-commerce leadership roles, particularly the emerging "Head of Amazon" position. Discover why finding candidates who blend operational expertise with cross-functional influence is proving challenging for the emerging "Head of Amazon" position. We also explore compelling data on where VPs of e-commerce land next—from C-suite transitions to consulting paths—and uncover why retail media network leadership might be the most promising career trajectory in modern commerce.

Jamie roller's post on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7282029397199474688/
Harry Joiner's post/poll on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7273331795872382976/
Earlier episode referenced regarding career paths: https://share.transistor.fm/s/61336e2e
Kiri's post discussing about the careers in ecommerce: https://www.retailmediabreakfastclub.com/p/b67430d4-22fb-4b7b-b646-e6495db30dbc/

(00:00:00) What's in store for today
(00:01:11) Show Intro
(00:01:32) Challenges in Hiring for Head of Amazon
(00:04:10) Career Progression for E-commerce VPs
(00:05:54) Factors influencing Career Choices
(00:07:01) The Value of Staying on at the VP level
(00:08:34) Retail Media's Rise
(00:10:45) Outro

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