Amazon Unplugged

In this episode of Amazon Unplugged, we sit down with Samir Kumar, Country Head - India and Regional VP - IN, MENA, TR, RoW, one of the founding members of Amazon India, whose journey with the company is nothing short of legendary. Samir, in conversation with host Rajeev Sharma, Director, Talent Acquisition, Amazon India, takes us through the early days of Amazon’s India launch — a time filled wit...

From building a successful software career to empowering young women to have successful careers, explore Gitanjali Bhutani’s vision for creating an efficient, scaling software ecosystem at Amazon. In the latest episode of Amazon Unplugged, Gitanjali Bhutani, Director, Software Development, Amazon India, reflects on her rewarding tech career, right from working in embedded systems to leading the so...

What does 17 years of growth, innovation, and leadership look like? Gain insights from Vivek Somareddy, Vice President, Seller Experience for Emerging Markets & Indian Global Trade, as he shares his Amazon journey—from starting as a software developer in Seattle to spearheading Amazon’s seller experience across global markets. In this episode of Amazon Unplugged, hosted by Rajeev Sharma, Direc...

"One of my biggest fears about joining Amazon was losing the freedom to experiment that I had in startups. To my surprise, Amazon gave me even more room to innovate," shares Sridhar Kulasekharan, Director of Retail Business Services, Amazon, in this episode of Amazon Unplugged, hosted by Rajeev Sharma, Director, Talent Acquisition, Amazon India. Sridhar recounts his 30-year career journe...

"A career is a marathon, it's not a sprint, you need to be patient, and you need to build that muscle and experience.” Join Zeba Khan, Director of Beauty, Personal Care & Luxury Beauty, Amazon India, in the sixth episode of the Amazon Unplugged podcast hosted by Rajeev Sharma, Director, Talent Acquisition, Amazon, where she talks about her extensive experience in commercial leadership...

Empowering small businesses and protecting consumer rights: Discover Dharmesh Mehta's global vision for building a delightful marketplace. Dharmesh Mehta, Vice President, Worldwide Selling Partner Services, Amazon, answers this question on the latest Amazon Unplugged Podcast episode. Dharmesh emphasizes the significance of approachable leadership and offers insights into his Amazon experience....

“Even though we’ve invested a lot in automation, the people are the heart and soul of our operations.” Join Abhinav Singh, Vice President of Operations at Amazon India, on the latest Amazon Unplugged episode as he discusses the significance of empathy in leadership, and talks about Amazon operations, innovation, and excellence. Explore the synergy as technology meets human effort in Amazon's o...

In Episode 3 of Amazon Unplugged, Mahendra Nerurkar, Vice President, Payments, Emerging Markets, Amazon, talks about Amazon Pay, his approach to leadership, and customer obsession with Rajeev Sharma, Director, Talent Acquisition, in this episode of the Amazon Unplugged podcast. Discover Amazon Pay's future in India and Emerging Markets, uncover how to strike a balance between personal and prof...

Amazon Unplugged is back with another episode! This time, Rajeev Sharma sits down with Luli Chaluleu, Vice President, Talent Acquisition, for another compelling conversation. In Episode 2 of Amazon Unplugged, Luli Chaluleu reflects on her empowering eleven-year tenure at Amazon from being a Recruiter to Vice President. She leads a global team with empathy and dedication and has paved the way for t...

Ever wondered what it takes to crack an Amazon interview? Join Deepti Varma, Vice President, People Experience and Technology, Amazon Stores India, Japan and Emerging Markets, as she unveils the secrets in her debut episode of Amazon Unplugged, hosted by Rajeev Sharma, Director of Talent Acquisition, Amazon. This episode is your all-access pass to Deepti's career journey—the victories, the cha...

Presenting Amazon Unplugged, a podcast that dives deep into the minds and professional ventures of Amazon’s dynamic leadership! Each episode features a different leader from diverse industries as they candidly chat with Rajeev Sharma, Director of Talen Acquisition, Amazon India, and discuss their inspirational career journeys, rise to the top and how they lead in today’s corporate landscape.   #Am...