Andrew Ramm is a visionary C-level executive and digital transformation leader who has consistently driven breakthrough results at both Fortune 500 companies and startups. With a proven track record of turning around businesses and accelerating growth, Andrew has transformed multiple $100M+ business units from losses to profitability, achieving up to 5X revenue growth at industry giants including Amazon and Autodesk.
As President and General Manager of Amazon Guided Shopping, Andrew conceptualized and launched an innovative AI-powered, brand-centric selling paradigm that secured commitments from numerous Fortune 500 brands including L’Oreal, Sony, and Disney. Under his leadership, the venture achieved profitability within 18 months and delivered sales uplifts of up to 62% for partner brands. Previously, as President and GM of Alexa Internet, Andrew executed a complete financial and technical transformation of Amazon’s digital marketing analytics subsidiary, converting multi-million-dollar losses into 17% operating income and growing revenue by nearly 500%.
During his tenure at Autodesk, Andrew architected comprehensive go-to-market strategies across North America and Asia that doubled division revenues in the Asia-Pacific region. As Head of Product Management for AutoCAD, he drove Platform Group revenue growth from $500M to $700M while turning around sales from -20% to +10% year-over-year. His leadership at Avid Technology saw him direct a $362M product portfolio while orchestrating a strategic shift that unlocked $36M in additional profit and dramatically improved NPS scores.
Currently based in Berkeley, California, Andrew serves as an advisor to cutting-edge AI and technology companies including ParkNav, where he is Acting Chief Product Officer, helping transform organizational focus and go-to-market strategy for AI-driven green tech addressing urban sustainability challenges. He brings more than a decade of experience innovating and launching sophisticated AI and ML-driven products and services in competitive markets. Early in his career, he worked with NASA to help create the visual navigation system for the Mars Pathfinder Rover. Andrew studied Communication with an emphasis in Rhetoric and Critical Reasoning at Cal Poly Humboldt and has completed executive leadership programs at Babson College.
Sample Topics
“Retail’s AI Revolution: From Transactions to Transformative Experiences”
Few executives have led the intersection of AI and retail transformation at the scale and sophistication that Andrew Ramm achieved at Amazon. As the President and General Manager of Amazon Guided Shopping, he pioneered a revolutionary AI-powered shopping paradigm that not only secured partnerships with global brands like L’Oreal, Sony, and Samsung but delivered sales uplifts of up to 62% by fundamentally reimagining how consumers discover and engage with products. Drawing from this groundbreaking work and his extensive experience in AI product development, Andrew reveals how artificial intelligence is reshaping every aspect of retail – from personalization and product discovery to inventory management and supply chain optimization. He shares practical insights about what’s possible today, what’s coming tomorrow, and most importantly, how retailers can prepare for and thrive in this AI-augmented future. His unique perspective bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical business implementation, offering attendees a clear roadmap for navigating retail’s AI transformation while maintaining focus on the human elements of shopping experiences. Through real-world case studies and hands-on examples, Andrew demonstrates how retailers of any size can begin implementing AI solutions that drive real business results.
“The Quantum Team: Building Tomorrow’s High-Performance Organizations in an AI-Augmented World”
Drawing from his experience leading diverse global teams – from a product development organization across Asia to scaling Amazon’s Guided Shopping from concept to profitable business unit in 18 months – Andrew Ramm reveals how the integration of AI and human talent is redefining high-performance teams. Having successfully led organizational transformations at both Fortune 500 companies and startups, Andrew shares his unique framework for building adaptable, resilient teams that thrive in rapidly evolving technological landscapes. His insights are particularly relevant today as organizations grapple with hybrid work environments, AI integration, and the need for unprecedented business agility. Through real-world examples from his tenure at Amazon, Autodesk, and various startups, Andrew demonstrates how to build teams that can simultaneously drive innovation, maintain operational excellence, and achieve consistent revenue growth. Attendees will learn practical strategies for talent development, organizational design, and creating a culture that balances human creativity with AI-driven efficiency.
“Product Alchemy: Turning Market Insights into Billion-Dollar Opportunities”
Drawing from his experience managing the $500M+ AutoCAD product line and launching revolutionary AI products at Amazon, Andrew Ramm reveals the science and art of modern product management. He shares his methodology for identifying market opportunities, rapidly prototyping impactful solutions, and scaling products to market leadership. This session is particularly relevant as product development cycles accelerate and AI becomes a critical component of product strategy.
“The Phoenix Principle: Transforming Legacy Businesses in the Digital Age”
What does it take to turn a languishing business into a major market force? Andrew Ramm has done it repeatedly, from transforming Amazon’s Alexa Internet into a profitable powerhouse to revolutionizing Autodesk’s traditional software model. In this session, he reveals his proven methodology for business transformation, sharing how he converted multi-million-dollar losses into double-digit profits while maintaining team cohesion and customer satisfaction. His framework for digital transformation is particularly relevant as organizations face unprecedented technological change.
