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John Rossman is a renowned keynote speaker and business strategist, celebrated for his dynamic presentations and deep insight into leadership, innovation, and operational excellence. As a former Amazon executive, he played a pivotal role in the launch of Amazon Marketplace, a major milestone in e-commerce history. Today, he is the Founder of Rossman Partners and a four-time bestselling author, having penned influential books such as The Amazon Way, Big Bet Leadership, and Think Like Amazon. His broad experience across operations, strategy, and advisory work positions him as one of the most respected voices in business transformation.
John’s journey to business prominence wasn’t without challenges. Once underestimated and seen as destined for blue-collar work, he was driven to prove his potential. He pursued a degree in Industrial Engineering, leading to a prestigious early role as a partner at Arthur Andersen. His career trajectory shifted dramatically when he was recruited by Amazon, where he led the groundbreaking Amazon Marketplace project. From there, his influence grew through key roles, including his work with Alvarez & Marsal on complex business turnarounds, and later, as the founder of Rossman Partners, consulting with major organisations like T-Mobile and the Gates Foundation.
Today, John is a sought-after speaker, known for his charismatic and insightful talks that fuse high-level business acumen with practical strategies. His keynote topics include “The Amazon Way: Leadership, Operational Excellence & Systematic Innovation”, and “Big Bet Leadership: How to Win in the AI Era”. Whether speaking to corporate executives or entrepreneurial audiences, he delivers energy-packed sessions that are both informative and thought-provoking. Featured in outlets like the New York Times and CNBC, John is trusted for his ability to inspire action and spark meaningful change in any organisation.
Known for his wit, professionalism, and compelling storytelling, John Rossman is a transformative presence on stage. His presentations are a blend of structured insight and engaging delivery, making complex business principles accessible to all. With a mission to equip the next generation of leaders, John continues to shape how modern business is understood and led.
John Rossman is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Having John advise my organization is like having Jeff Bezos advise me. This is the best strategy, leadership, and tactics keynote I have seen. John has had a profound impact on the company I founded, Modjoul. John’s a master at practical advice and approaches to deliver innovative solutions.”
“John Rossman helped our technology organization in many ways including giving a keynote about what being digital meant, and several tools and strategies to develop this throughout our organization. The speech resonated with the team and discussion continued far after. If you’re thinking about building your digital strategy and capabilities, John will give you unique and actionable insights.”
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