Alexis Maybank

Alexis Maybank is a woman whose name has become synonymous with excellence in the e-commerce world. Co-Founder of Gilt Groupe – one of the most revolutionary advancements in luxury online shopping – and former General Manager of AOL, she’s certainly reshaped the ways in which businesses approach cyber retail. Over the course of her career, Alexis has accumulated plenty of accolades, from Crain’s “40 Under 40” to Ernst and Young’s “New York Entrepreneur of the Year Award”. And yet, she’s never taken the recognition for granted; even now, Alexis is tirelessly working to shape the future e-commerce.

Even at the very beginning of her career, Alexis demonstrated an affinity for e-commerce. So much so that, in 1998, she joined Jeff Skoll’s strategic planning group at none other than current online marketplace giant eBay. During her tenure, she’d go on to not only launch and run eBay Canada – which quickly became the region’s largest e-commerce business at the time – but also help found eBay Motors. This outstanding pair of achievements soon started turning heads, and Alexis was thusly taken on as AOL’s general manager. Eventually, this would spur her to co-found Gilt Groupe in 2007, granting her the opportunity to once again disrupt the e-commerce world. This time, Alexis’ focus was solely centered on luxury fashion, and her dedication saw Gilt becoming one of the fastest growing businesses in internet history.

Having truly committed herself to the development of luxury e-commerce, Alexis has earned her place as a standout in her field. Between authoring her New York Times Bestselling book “By Invitation Only” and earning recognition from the Direct Marketing Association as a figure worthy of gracing the Marketing Hall of Fame, she’s created an impact on the online retail scene that’s impossible to ignore. However, Alexis has garnered the attention of more than just the e-commerce sphere; the fashion industry has also presented her with its fair share of awards and titles. Praised by various outlets, she’s earned herself the Accessories Council for Retail Innovation Award, the Huffington Post Style Game Changer Award, and even Footwear News' Achievement Award for e-tailer of the Year.

From her work as a Director of Girls Who Code to becoming the Chief Commercial Officer for SOURCE Global, Alexis Maybank has established herself as a legend among e-commerce experts. Her vivid understanding of what makes an online brand successful is exemplary, making her the ideal choice for any event looking to delve into the details of online retail. If you’re wanting to learn from the best of the best, hire Alexis via Champions Speakers today!