AMIT AGARWAL
Amit Agarwal is the Global Senior Vice President and Country Head of Amazon India, leading the company’s expansion in the country. He joined Amazon in 1999 as a software developer and rose through the ranks, holding various leadership positions including Managing Director of Amazon’s development center in Bangalore, Global Technical Advisor to Jeff Bezos, and Vice President of International Expansion.
Agarwal played a pivotal role in launching Amazon’s retail presence in Italy, Spain, and India, including the launch of Amazon.in in 2013 and (link unavailable) in 2012. Under his leadership, Amazon has grown exponentially in India, surpassing internal milestones and transforming the online business trend.
Amit Agarwal holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from IIT Kanpur (1995) and a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Stanford University (1997). Before joining Amazon, he worked briefly at Cambridge Technology Partners and Informatica in Silicon Valley.
Agarwal’s exceptional leadership and customer-centric approach have earned him recognition, including the prestigious IITK Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2018. Despite initially wanting to be a teacher, Agarwal’s passion for mountain climbing and running drives his professional approach, exemplified by his quote, “I am a runner. When you run (a marathon), you don’t check after 10m and see if you’re ahead.”
As a key member of Amazon’s Senior Leadership Team (S-Team), Agarwal continues to spearhead the company’s operations in India, focusing on bringing global innovations to the country. His remarkable journey and achievements make him a renowned figure in the e-commerce industry.
