Speakers

As a leader shaping the future of global e-commerce, Avais Chishti architects the intelligent systems that define modern online retail. In his role as Vice President, Technology at Coupang, he is the driving force behind the integration of AI to create seamless and hyper-personalized customer journeys. His mandate covers the full spectrum of the user experience, from catalogue and personalized discovery to payments and dynamic pricing, ensuring a world-class, self-optimizing platform. Before his current role, Avais spent more than a decade at Amazon, where he played a key role in the expansion of the iconic Amazon Prime program throughout Europe and Japan. He led strategic initiatives in core shopping and delivery experiences, contributing to Amazon's significant global growth during that time. Avais earned his MBA from INSEAD. His passion for reading and sports mirrors his professional dedication to continuous learning and strategic execution.