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Robin Burrowes

Job Title: Global Head of Marketing, Amazon Kindle
Company: Amazon Kindle
Industry: Marketing | Technology
Mentor Since: Fall 2025
Will Mentor: Graduate Students
Mentor Type: Albers
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Background

Job Description

I work in the Devices and Services org where I've been leading marketing for the Amazon Kindle devices team. Prior to that I've worked in marketing leader roles across several orgs at Amazon, and previously Apple and Microsoft/Xbox.

Company Description

We create and distribute Amazon Kindle e-reader/e-note devices and I help to market them!

Employment History

Amazon (2013-2025)
Apple (2012-2013)
Microsoft (2000-2011)

Education

BA (Hons.) Business, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

After 25+ years working in senior marketing roles in big tech companies, am keen to pay it forward to next generation of marketers and offer advice, lessons learned and practical steps to build and grow a marketing career.

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

100% in person, meetings held near campus.