Claudia C. Clemente is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of leadership experience at the intersection of retail, e-commerce, and artificial intelligence. Currently Vice President of Technology at Nordstrom, she leads large-scale organizations responsible for critical business systems and has consistently driven innovation that delivers measurable impact—from pioneering conversational AI shopping experiences to architecting solutions that have saved hundreds of millions of dollars. Throughout her career at companies including Amazon and Nordstrom, Claudia has championed customer-centric innovation, led the successful launch of groundbreaking products like Amazon Go’s “just walk out” technology, and built high-performing, diverse teams across multiple geographies. She holds an MBA and MS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Washington and is deeply committed to advancing diversity in technology, serving as an executive sponsor for employee resource groups and mentoring underrepresented communities through organizations like Reboot.
Claudia Clemente
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