Simoina Vasen
About Simoina Vasen
Simoina Vasen serves as the Interim Chief Growth Officer at brightwheel, a position she has held since 2024. With extensive experience in leadership roles at Amazon and Bain & Company, she has a strong background in product management and retail technology.
Current Role at Brightwheel
Simoina Vasen serves as the Interim Chief Growth Officer at Brightwheel, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for driving growth strategies and initiatives within the organization. Her leadership is focused on enhancing the company's market presence and expanding its customer base. Vasen's experience in growth and product management positions her to effectively contribute to Brightwheel's objectives.
Previous Experience at Brightwheel
Before her current role, Simoina Vasen worked at Brightwheel as an Operating Advisor from 2023 to 2024. During her 11-month tenure, she provided strategic guidance and operational support to enhance the company's performance. Her insights and expertise contributed to the development of effective operational strategies.
Experience at Amazon
Simoina Vasen has extensive experience at Amazon, where she held multiple roles. She served as Vice President of Physical Retail and Technology from 2022 to 2023, overseeing significant projects in the retail sector. Prior to that, she was the Managing Director of Physical Retail and Technology from 2019 to 2022. Her earlier roles at Amazon include Senior Manager of Product Management for Kindle and GM of AmazonLocal, showcasing her diverse skill set in product management and retail operations.
Educational Background
Simoina Vasen holds an MBA from The Wharton School, where she studied a dual major in Entrepreneurial Management and Strategic Management. Additionally, she earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, focusing on Entrepreneurship and Finance. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in management and strategy.
Consulting Experience at Bain & Company
Before her tenure at Amazon, Simoina Vasen worked as a Consultant at Bain & Company from 2003 to 2007. In this role, she provided strategic consulting services to various clients, helping them improve their business operations and achieve their goals. Her experience at Bain contributed to her analytical and strategic skills, which she has applied throughout her career.