Rakesh Menon
Biz Tech Leader at Amazon | Visiting Professor | ex- Walmart, eBay, HP | MBA
- Role
- Head of Amazon Liquidations, Recycle and Donations at Amazon
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rakesh Menon
Customer obsessed business and technology leader experienced in building and scaling new businesses, developing and executing growth strategies, and developing high performing teams. Two decades of leadership and P&L management experience at Fortune 500 companies, specialized in solving complex and ambiguous business problems with an entrepreneurial mindset. 20 years in Retail and E-commerce industry and handed executive level (Director+) roles building highly innovative & exponentially growing businesses for Amazon, Walmart and eBay. Also, a practicing professor (part-time) on Retail operations at University of Washington.
Experience
Head of Amazon Liquidations, Recycle and Donations
Dec 2025 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US
Own P&L and end-to-end strategy for Amazon’s bottom-of-the-funnel disposition channels, driving recovery, social impact, and zero-waste outcomes. Lead a high-performing team and ecosystem of vendors and non-profits to deliver scalable, innovative solutions that keep products out of landfill while maximizing value for Amazon, sellers, and communities. • Own and optimize a full P&L across liquidation, donation, and recycling channels, driving recovery growth and operational excellence. • Lead and develop Vendor Managers and Program Managers while building deep partnerships with vendors, recyclers, and non-profits. • Set multi-year strategy and execute innovations that improve customer experience, reduce waste, and advance Amazon’s “zero” vision.
Education
Indian School of Business
MBA
University of Calicut
Bachelor of Engieering
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