Talking Data Series: Steve Metz, VP Analytics & Insights, eBay (USA)

We are pleased to welcome Steve Metz, VP of Analytics & Insights at eBay (USA) to Melbourne Business School to discuss the key elements that come together for analytics to be successful in driving customer and business outcomes. He will draw from real-world examples encountered during his 15 years working in Technology at eBay and Amazon. He will focus on the importance of linking data, analytics, and metrics to business strategy, as well as sharing perspectives on best practices for linking these elements together.

Steve Metz is an analytics and finance professional with experience supporting product, operations, and business teams. He previously held positions with eBay in Finance and Analytics from 2005 through 2016. From 2016 through 2019, he served as Finance Director for Amazon’s Performance Advertising business, overseeing advertising products including from Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and Stores. Steve re-joined eBay in 2019 to oversee analytics for the Product and Marketing organization. In his 15 years working for these technology companies in eCommerce and digital advertising, the common thread across his roles has been continually finding ways to leverage data, metrics, and insights to drive improved decision-making and better outcomes for customers and businesses.

Event Running Order:

• 6.00 pm- Arrival and registration
• 6.30 pm- Formalities Commence
• 7.15 pm -Networking and refreshments
• 8.30 pm – End of event