Josh Platt
About Josh Platt
Josh Platt serves as the Senior Vice President of Data Science, Product, and User Experience at Rue Gilt Groupe, where he leads a cross-functional team to enhance the e-commerce experience. He has held various leadership roles in product management at companies such as Nordstrom, RetailMeNot, and Microsoft.
Current Role at Rue Gilt Groupe
Josh Platt serves as the Senior Vice President of Data Science, Product, and User Experience (UX) at Rue Gilt Groupe. He has held this position since 2020, working remotely from Austin, Texas. In this role, he leads a cross-functional team that is responsible for the end-to-end e-commerce experience across web, iOS, and Android platforms. His focus is on delivering innovative and customer-centric solutions that enhance growth and engagement for online and omni-channel retailers.
Previous Experience at RetailMeNot
Prior to his current role, Josh Platt was the Chief Product Officer at RetailMeNot from 2019 to 2020, where he worked on product strategy and development. His tenure at RetailMeNot lasted for one year, and he was based in the Austin, Texas area. This position followed his time at Nordstrom, where he served as Vice President of Product.
Experience at Nordstrom
Josh Platt worked at Nordstrom in two capacities. He first served as Senior Director of Product from 2015 to 2017, followed by his role as Vice President of Product from 2017 to 2019. During his time at Nordstrom, he was involved in product strategy and execution, contributing to the company's product development initiatives in the Greater Seattle Area.
Background at Microsoft
Before joining Nordstrom, Josh Platt spent 11 years at Microsoft, where he held the position of Director of Product Management from 2003 to 2014. His extensive experience at Microsoft provided him with a solid foundation in product management and strategy, contributing to his later roles in the retail sector.
Education and Expertise
Josh Platt holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a concentration in Marketing from the University of Illinois Chicago. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree with a double major in Political Science and Public Policy from the University of Denver. His educational background supports his expertise in product management and user experience, as well as his advocacy for lean product design principles and agile development.