Brendan Gotch

Brendan Gotch is a seasoned professional who joined Amazon.com's Alexa division in March 2017 as a Senior Business Development Manager, focusing on expanding the Alexa Smart Home footprint through key partnerships with device manufacturers and real estate developers.

Prior to his role in the Alexa division, Brendan worked with Amazon's retail division as a Senior Vendor Manager on the Home Improvement team, where he managed P&L, relationships, critical thinking, pricing strategies, and negotiations.

Brendan earned his BA in Economics with honors from New York University and later pursued an MBA at INSEAD, a renowned business school in France and Singapore known for its top global rankings by prestigious publications like Financial Times, Forbes, and Business Week.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Brendan is actively involved in community service as a Board Member and Treasurer of Recycle-a-Bicycle, a not-for-profit organization in Brooklyn that focuses on empowering at-risk youth in New York City. He is also a dedicated classical pianist and an experienced sailor.