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Jeffrey Cohen

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Chief Business Development Officer at Skai
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Jeffrey is the Chief Business Development Officer at Skai, driving the future of commerce media. An ex-Amazon Ads Principal Evangelist with an MBA, he connects brands, agencies, and retailers. Colleagues describe him as an insightful leader who translates complex ad tech into actionable growth strategies.

Outside of work, Jeffrey is a proud father who actively supports his sons professional journey. He is a firm believer in the power of building strong professional networks, considering it a key investment for career growth. He is an alumnus of the University of Missouri-Columbia.

His e-commerce career began as General Manager for CampusBooks. com, a textbook price comparison site with up to $24 million in annual revenue.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Chief Business Development Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Commerce Media Evolution
He is a thought leader focused on the next era of commerce media, emphasizing omnichannel integration, AI transformation, and programmatic capabilities.
Strategic Partnerships
His role at Skai and experience at Amazon Ads center on connecting the ecosystem of brands, agencies, and retailers to foster mutual growth.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Chief Business Development Officer
Skai
1-2022 - 9-2025
Principal Evangelist, Amazon Ads
Amazon
7-2014 - 12-2021
Vice President Marketing and Product
Seller Labs
10-2019 - 11-2021
Vice President Marketing
X-Cart, a Seller Labs Company
8-2007 - 3-2015
General Manager
CampusBooks.com
In the press

Media appearances

Skai Names Amazon Ads Evangelist Jeffrey Cohen Chief Business Development Officer. Featured in Skai
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Jeffrey Cohen exits Amazon for Chief Business Development Officer role at Skai. Featured in Retail Tech Innovation Hub
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Education
1999 - 2001
MBA
Lindenwood University
1993 - 1997
Bachelor's degree
University of Missouri-Columbia
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