Josh Platt
Senior Vice President of Product, AI & UX
Professional Overview
Josh Platt is a seasoned product executive with over 18 years of experience driving digital innovation and transformative user experiences. As the Senior Vice President of Product, AI & UX at Rue Gilt Groupe, he oversees the strategic development and execution of the company's product roadmap, with a focus on leveraging emerging technologies and design-led approaches to enhance the customer journey.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In his current role at Rue Gilt Groupe, Josh is responsible for leading the product, AI, and user experience teams to deliver exceptional shopping experiences across the company's portfolio of e-commerce brands. He collaborates closely with cross-functional stakeholders to define the product vision, prioritize initiatives, and ensure seamless implementation. Under his leadership, the company has launched several innovative AI-powered features, resulting in increased customer engagement and loyalty.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Rue Gilt Groupe, Josh served as the Chief Product Officer at RetailMeNot, where he transformed the company's product strategy and spearheaded the integration of advanced personalization and recommendation capabilities. Before that, he held progressive leadership roles at Nordstrom, including Vice President and Senior Director of Product, where he drove the development of omnichannel experiences and implemented data-driven decision-making processes.
Josh's career began at Microsoft, where he spent over a decade as a Director of Product Management, contributing to the success of various enterprise software products and services.
Academic Background
Josh holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated with honors.
Areas of Expertise
- Product strategy and roadmap development
- AI and machine learning application in e-commerce
- User experience design and optimization
- Agile product management and delivery
- Cross-functional team leadership and collaboration
- Data-driven decision-making and performance analysis
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Josh has demonstrated a track record of driving transformative initiatives that have significantly impacted the businesses he has served. At Rue Gilt Groupe, he has overseen the implementation of advanced AI-powered features, such as personalized recommendations and dynamic pricing, leading to double-digit increases in customer conversion and revenue. At RetailMeNot, his product strategy and leadership were instrumental in positioning the company as a market leader in the digital coupon and savings space.
Conclusion
With his deep expertise in product management, user experience, and emerging technologies, Josh Platt is poised to continue making a substantial impact in the e-commerce industry. His ability to translate complex business challenges into innovative, customer-centric solutions makes him a valuable asset to Rue Gilt Groupe and the organizations he serves.
