Amer Akhtar
About Amer Akhtar
Amer Akhtar is the Chief Executive Officer of iTradeNetwork, Inc. and has extensive experience in venture capital, SaaS, and cloud applications, along with a strong background in mergers and acquisitions.
Current Role at iTradeNetwork
Amer Akhtar serves as the Chief Executive Officer at iTradeNetwork, Inc., a position he has held since 2022. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, he leads the company in providing supply chain management solutions for the foodservice industry. His role involves overseeing operations and driving strategic initiatives to enhance the company's market position.
Previous Experience at DeepMap, Inc.
Prior to his current role, Amer Akhtar worked at DeepMap, Inc. as the Chief Revenue Officer for a period of seven months in 2019. During his tenure in Palo Alto, CA, he was responsible for driving revenue growth and developing strategic partnerships within the autonomous vehicle mapping sector.
Education and Expertise
Amer Akhtar holds an MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, which he completed from 1995 to 1997. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Lafayette College between 1988 and 1991. His educational background supports his specialization in SaaS, SMB, and cloud applications, with a focus on electric vehicles and mobility in emerging markets.
Board Membership at Thryv
Since 2020, Amer Akhtar has been a member of the Board of Directors at Thryv, a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: THRV). He serves on the Audit and Nominating/Governance Committees, contributing his expertise in corporate governance and strategic oversight.
Advisory Roles and Contributions
In addition to his executive roles, Amer Akhtar has served as an advisor at Kairos Power since 2016. He has also held advisory positions at Celential.ai and GSR Ventures, where he provided guidance on strategic initiatives and business development. His experience in managing multicultural organizations enhances his advisory capabilities.