Future of Fashion | Andrew Ramm | Episode 3

Join Shammy Jacobs as he interviews Andrew Ramm, former President and General Manager at Amazon, to explore the groundbreaking innovations shaping the future of fashion: from 3D printing and local production to biofabrication, discover how new materials and technologies are revolutionizing the industry. We'll dive into guided shopping, shifting consumer behavior, and what it all means for brands and shoppers alike.

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.