Tony Clarke, Pmp
About Tony Clarke, Pmp
Tony Clarke serves as the Vice President of Fulfillment Ops Engineering at Rent The Runway, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in leadership and engineering, with previous roles at Amazon Web Services and the United States Navy.
Work at Rent the Runway
Tony Clarke serves as the Vice President of Fulfillment Ops Engineering at Rent The Runway, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Brooklyn, New York, he plays a critical role in enhancing the company's operations within the sharing economy. Clarke oversees the construction of the next generation Rent The Runway Dream Fulfillment Center, collaborating with real estate partners and managing general contractors. He focuses on integrating advanced technologies to improve garment handling processes, ensuring a best-in-class approach to fulfillment operations.
Education and Expertise
Clarke holds a Master of Science in Global Leadership (MSGL) from the University of San Diego, where he studied from 2012 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, completing his studies from 1995 to 1999. His educational background supports his expertise in leadership and engineering, which he applies in his current role at Rent The Runway.
Background
Before joining Rent The Runway, Tony Clarke accumulated extensive experience in various leadership roles. He worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) as the Head of International Infrastructure Expansion for Digital Government Transformation from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, he held the position of Senior Manager in Program Management at Amazon, focusing on Global Specialty Fulfillment Operations from 2012 to 2018. Clarke also served in the United States Navy as a Navy Helicopter Pilot from 1999 to 2005, and worked at L-3 Communications as a Team Lead and Subject Matter Expert in 2011-2012.
Achievements
In his role at Rent The Runway, Tony Clarke is responsible for developing and maintaining the company's reverse logistics technology, which is crucial for ensuring inventory accuracy. He emphasizes the importance of safety, sustainability, and quality in the design of the Dream Fulfillment Center. Clarke maintains a strong understanding of the latest technologies in garment conveyance, cleaning, repair, and tracking, which contributes to the operational efficiency of Rent The Runway.