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Alex Osten

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Principal, Tech Business Development at Amazon
📍 New York, New York, United States

Alex Osten is a Principal of Tech Business Development at Amazon Ads with over a decade of experience in advertising, media, and strategic partnerships. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree for Advertising, she graduated from Pace University. Colleagues describe her as a "true partner, " "attentive, " and possessing a "collaborative spirit. "

Outside of her tech career, Alex is an entrepreneur, owning two logistics and transportation businesses in her native Michigan. She is passionate about the intersection of advertising and entertainment and is recognized as a Womens ERG Leader, demonstrating a commitment to advancing women in the workplace.

Unique fact: While working in a high-level strategic role at Amazon, she also owns and operates two blue-collar businesses in Detroit.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Principal, Tech Business Development
Job Level
Middle
Location
New York, New York, United States
Personality Overview

How Alex shows up

Optimistic
Story Driven
Consensus Focused

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Priorities

Topics Alex cares about

Publisher Monetization
Leads strategy for the Amazon Ads Publisher Monetization team, focusing on how brands engage with consumers through Amazon Stores.
Strategic Partnerships
Has extensive experience building partnerships with major tech and media companies like Meta, TikTok, and Twitter across her roles at Amazon, Meta, and Sprinklr.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Principal, Tech Business Development
Amazon
1-2024 - 7-2025
Principal, Global Partnerships, Amazon Ads
Amazon
8-2019
Owner/CEO
ST Warehousing & Linwood Development
2-2022 - 1-2024
Strategic Partner Manager
Meta
3-2021 - 2-2022
Senior Manager, Channel Partnerships - Advertising
Sprinklr
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Media appearances

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Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Pace University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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