Wes Arens

Expertise: Digital Transformation, Leadership, Customer Innovation, Strategic Growth

Profile:
Wes Arens is a seasoned executive with a wealth of experience in digital transformation and strategic growth. He is a trusted advisor to CEOs and Boards, guiding companies through revenue growth and creating transformative digital strategies based on Amazon’s principles of leadership and customer innovation. Throughout his career, Wes has successfully guided companies like Georgia Pacific, Iron Mountain, Boeing, Regence Blue Cross, and Microsoft.

Currently, Wes is the Co-Founder of Digital Brand Insights, a performance improvement advisory service to third-party marketplace sellers and vendors on Amazon, Walmart, and Wayfair. He also serves as a Senior Advisor to Alvarez & Marsal, where he previously led their digital strategy practice as Managing Director. Additionally, Wes is a Senior Advisor at Rossman Partners, working alongside John Rossman, the bestselling author of “The Amazon Way” series.

Before his advisory roles, Wes was Vice President of Merchant Services and Sales at Amazon, responsible for Amazon’s enterprise services business. He managed online merchandising, fulfillment, payments, and customer service as an outsourced service to other retailers. His career began at IBM, where he served in various sales management roles during IBM’s transformation from a hardware company to a services company. At IBM, Wes also managed global B2B marketplace initiatives, reporting directly to IBM’s CFO.

Educational and Professional Background:

• Professional Experience: Co-Founder of Digital Brand Insights, Senior Advisor at Alvarez & Marsal, and Rossman Partners, former Vice President at Amazon.
• Industry Impact: Guided major corporations like Georgia Pacific, Iron Mountain, Boeing, Regence Blue Cross, and Microsoft in digital transformation and strategic growth.

Keynote Topics:

• Rock Solid Disruptive Business Models:
• Strategies for developing business models that disrupt industries and drive growth.
• The Art of Failing Forward:
• Lessons on leveraging failure as a stepping stone to success and innovation.
• The Future of Your Industry:
• Insights into emerging trends and technologies shaping the future of various industries.

How Wes Arens Can Contribute as a Keynote Speaker:

• Inspiration and Motivation:
• Personal Stories: Shares his extensive experience in leading digital transformation initiatives and driving strategic growth.
• Motivational Insights: Provides actionable insights on embracing innovation and leveraging failure for success.
• Digital Transformation and Leadership:
• Strategic Guidance: Offers deep insights into creating transformative digital strategies and fostering customer innovation.
• Leadership Techniques: Discusses effective leadership principles for guiding organizations through significant changes.

Conclusion:
Wes Arens’ extensive expertise in digital transformation and strategic growth, combined with his engaging speaking style, makes him an exceptional keynote speaker. His insights inspire organizations to embrace innovation and drive impactful change.

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