Amanda Effron

Amanda Effron

Chief Digital Officer, Ikea North America Services

IKEAUnited States

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Experience21+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Visionary, entrepreneurial and innovative Digital Executive with 17 years of multi-faceted experience leading digital programs. Specializing in transformational digital strategy, customer experience, business expansion, conversion optimization, content strategy, customer acquisition, digital merchandising, digital operations, UX and project delivery with proven success in leading digital teams to double-digit year over year growth. Laser-focused on leading digital programs that exceed projections and plan. Demonstrated achievements in customer growth, conversion and retention.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • IKEACurrent
    Oct 2020–Present· 5 yrs 11 mos
    • Chief Digital OfficerCurrent
      Sep 2022–Present
    • Vice President Digital Deployment and Rollout
      Feb 2022–Dec 2022
    • SR. DIRECTOR - CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE PRODUCT DOMAIN
      Oct 2020–Apr 2022
  • 2013–Oct 2020· 7 yrs 9 mos
    • Director, Digital
      Aug 2018–Oct 2020
    • Associate Vice President, Digital
      Aug 2017–Aug 2018
    • Director, Ecommerce
      Sep 2014–Aug 2017
    • Director, Online Content and Business Development
      2014–Sep 2014
    • Manager, Online Content and Merchandising
      2013–2014
  • Oct 2009–Dec 2012· 3 yrs 2 mos
    • Manager, Web Operations
      Oct 2009–Dec 2012
    • Content Integrator
      Oct 2009–May 2010
  • Sep 2007–Sep 2007· 0 mos
    • Public Relations Intern
      Sep 2007–Sep 2007
  • May 2007–Oct 2009· 2 yrs 5 mos
    • Team Store Manager
      Aug 2008–Oct 2009
    • Manager, Marketing
      Sep 2007–Aug 2008
    • Advertising/Public Relations Manager
      May 2007–Sep 2007
    • Graduate Extern
      May 2006–May 2007
    • Media contact/representative
      Jul 2005–Jun 2006
  • 2005–2007· 2 yrs
    • Advertising and PR Manager
      2005–2007

Education

Bachelor of Arts

Legal Studies & Business (2005); Human Resources Management

Temple University

Master of Ed

Sports and Recreation Administration (2007)

Temple University, Philadelphia

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Email MarketingSEOProduct DevelopmentWeb Content CreationE-commerceManagementAdvertisingContent ManagementTime ManagementSalesWeb ContentSocial Media MarketingWebsite MerchandisingMerchandisingRetailContent StrategyWeb Content ManagementEditingPublic RelationsWeb Project Management