Amanda Morgan Mc Allister
About Amanda Morgan Mc Allister
Amanda Morgan McAllister serves as the Vice President of Growth at Spencer Stuart, where she focuses on driving innovation and exploring growth opportunities. She has extensive experience in product management and marketing, having held various leadership roles at Microsoft and founded Octopus Studio.
Current Role at Spencer Stuart
Amanda Morgan Mc Allister serves as the Vice President of Growth at Spencer Stuart, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she engages with thought leaders and clients globally to drive innovation. She utilizes agile experimentation to explore growth opportunities, contributing to the firm's strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Amanda has extensive experience at Microsoft, where she held various leadership roles. She served as Chief Marketer for Microsoft Surface Marketing from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she was the Head of Microsoft Advertising for six years, overseeing products such as Bing, MSN, XBOX, MSNBC, Skype, and LinkedIn. Her earlier roles included Director of Business Strategy, Planning and Operations for Microsoft Online Services and Global Manager of Platform Strategy.
Entrepreneurial Venture at Octopus Studio
From 2019 to 2022, Amanda was the Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Octopus Studio. During her three years there, she focused on developing marketing strategies and driving growth for the studio on a global scale.
Educational Background
Amanda Morgan Mc Allister studied at Emory University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology and Communications. This educational background has provided her with a strong foundation for her career in product management and marketing.
Leadership and Initiatives
At Spencer Stuart, Amanda has led initiatives in Sustainability, Corporate Development, Leadership Advisory, and Search Solutions. Her leadership experience is complemented by her ability to engage with diverse stakeholders to foster innovation and strategic growth.