Jay Amburkar

CEO

Atlanta, Georgia, United States19 yrs 4 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20 years of leadership in retail and consumer goods.
  • Expert in AI-enabled business transformation.
  • Proven track record of P&L growth.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Retail and Consumer Goods transformation leader with expertise in digital commerce and AI integration.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business TransformationCustomer EngagementDigital CommerceGrowth StrategyProgram ManagementDigital StrategyProduct DevelopmentMobile Technology

Other Skills

Retail IndustryRevenue & Profit GrowthData and InsightsConsumer Goods IndustriesMarketplaceCustomer LoyaltyRetail mediaProduct ManagementCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)SalesCustomer RequirementsAgile MethodologiesCustomer Segmentation StrategyRetailMarket Research

About

With nearly 20 years of leadership experience in the retail and consumer goods industry, I specialize in driving large-scale business transformation and building customer-centric capabilities that unlock sustainable growth. I lead initiatives at the intersection of engineering, design, marketing, commerce, and generative AI — helping global organizations reimagine growth and realize enterprise value. I focus on solving real industry problems by bringing together people, process, technology, data, and AI — to deliver ROI, and to shape a future where Return on Humanity (ROH) also becomes a true measure of success. I bring a deep industry point of view and a proven track record of delivering results through P&L growth. I lead high-performing, cross-functional teams across continents — scaling operating models, building digital commerce platforms, and driving commercial excellence for some of the world’s most iconic consumer brands. At the heart of my leadership philosophy is a commitment to gratitude, belonging, and an abundance mindset. I truly believe that being truly human is a competitive advantage — and that authentic intimacy is the “AI” that will differentiate us in the age of artificial intelligence. If you’re curious about consulting, digital transformation, AI, or what it means to lead with purpose, I’d love to connect. I live in Atlanta with my family, and outside of work, I love to travel, practice yoga, and am a dedicated Vipassana meditation practitioner.

Experience

19 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
6 yrs 3 mos
Average Tenure
6 mos
Current Experience

Thoughtworks

SVP, Market Director (Retail, CPG, Travel and Transportation)

Nov 2025Present · 6 mos · Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Hybrid

Accenture

5 roles

Managing Director

Promoted

Nov 2021Nov 2025 · 4 yrs

  • As Managing Director, I led and grew Accenture’s consulting services across front office, digital commerce, GenAI, loyalty, marketing, and customer experience, shaping commercial and customer-centric capabilities for major retail and consumer brands. I built and scaled global, multidisciplinary high performing teams across design, strategy, engineering, and operations to drive data-led transformation, revenue growth, and enterprise modernization. I also served as a client account lead for key retail clients, delivering tech-enabled transformation and measurable business impact.
Retail IndustryBusiness TransformationCustomer EngagementRevenue & Profit GrowthData and InsightsConsumer Goods Industries

Senior Manager

Promoted

Dec 2018Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • In this position, I led our book of business for a retail client, we partnered on designing future store concepts, customer growth strategies, and immersive experiences. Additionally, I assumed the role of Strategy & Consulting Lead for a major US retailer. We helped the client to cultivate new growth avenues including online marketplaces, loyalty programs, retail media networks, and eCommerce. Despite challenges like racial tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic, we sticked together as a team and delivered double-digit growth for the account.
MarketplaceCustomer LoyaltyRetail mediaDigital CommerceGrowth strategyData and Insights

Manager

Promoted

Dec 2015Dec 2018 · 3 yrs

  • As a manager at Accenture, I transitioned from sales to a delivery lead role, focusing on strategy and consulting for retail and CPG clients. I led the delivery of a B2B platform for a major CPG company, overseeing vendor selection, development, and change management. Our team of 20+ members shifted call center orders online, resulting in a channel now generating over $4B in revenue for the client.
Program ManagementDigital CommerceProduct ManagementCustomer LoyaltyCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)

Consultant

Promoted

May 2013Dec 2015 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • We were one of the fastest growing entities within Accenture. My role was to customize our digital solutions to fit client context, build demos, prepare sales pitch, roadshows, respond to RFPs. We were a very energized high performing team, and I had a group of five analysts and consultants reporting to me and we worked closely with offshore development teams to curate our demos.
SalesDigital StrategyProduct Management

Analyst

May 2011May 2013 · 2 yrs

  • In 2011, I joined Accenture Digital in a sales capacity. At that time, Accenture was in the process of establishing this entity to develop our digital capabilities arm. It was a thrilling experience to be involved in its early stages of inception. Within this role, I had the opportunity to define our offerings, shape our go-to-market (GTM) strategy, and contribute to the growth of the practice.
SalesMobile TechnologyDigital Commerce

Smartsoft mobile solutions, inc.

Mobile Business Analyst (The Home Depot)

May 2010May 2011 · 1 yr · Greater Atlanta Area

  • Upon relocating to the US in 2009, I began my career anew with The Home Depot as a consultant. Our primary objective was to spearhead the launch of the THD mobile application for the US and Canada markets. In my role as a business analyst, I collaborated closely with customers, designers, developers, and various business stakeholders to gather requirements and facilitate the successful rollout across different geographical regions.
Retail IndustryDigital CommerceCustomer RequirementsAgile MethodologiesProduct Development

Sasken (samsung div)

2 roles

User Experience Research Consultant

Promoted

Aug 2007Dec 2009 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • I joined an entrepreneurial team within Samsung's mobile division, focusing on building innovative solutions for the unorganized retail segment in India. Working alongside a dynamic team of thinkers and doers, I engaged in ethnographic research, customer segmentation, and the development of business cases. I got the opportunity to work on the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and rapid prototyping to full-scale implementation.
Customer Segmentation StrategyRetailMarket ResearchProduct DevelopmentDigital Commerce

UX Engineer

Jul 2006Jul 2007 · 1 yr · Bengaluru Area, India

  • I secured my first job through campus recruiting at Sasken Technology. In this role, I worked as a Multimedia Middleware Engineer, specializing in the Linux Kernel, which later evolved into the foundation for the Android platform.
Mobile TechnologyProgrammingAPI Development

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Management of Technology

Dec 2024Present

Anna University

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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