Don Thompson

Amazon Marketing Expert | Beacon Commerce Founder | Innovative Product Development & Management Leadership | Startup and Scaleup Business Mentor | P.Eng PMP Certified

Don Thompson is an expert in omnichannel e-commerce strategy and product management.

As founder of Beacon Commerce, he helps entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes navigate the opportunities and realities of selling on Amazon and other e-commerce channels.

Don’s career includes 25+ years of executive experience developing and managing new products for top-performing Fortune 100 organizations, including Amazon, BlackBerry and GE, with advanced expertise in business case development, and product pricing, positioning and marketing.

His dynamic personality along with his strong leadership skills help him work with organizations of all sizes to deliver impactful business solutions that solve real problems for real customers.

He is a mentor and business advisor to many companies in the Canadian innovation ecosystem through Boundless Accelerator and the Accelerator Centre in Waterloo.

Don holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, is a registered Professional Engineer and Certified Project Management Professional.

Contact Don to book speaking engagements, webinars and workshops on Amazon seller insights, education and technical know-how.

Core business competencies include:
Executive Leadership, E-commerce Business Strategy, E-commerce Marketing, Product & Solution Innovation, Product Management, New Product Introduction, Product Development, General Management, Change Management, Business Operations, Vendor Management, Supply Chain Management, Outsourcing, RFP / RFQ / RFI / Contract Negotiations, Budget / P&L, SR&ED, SDLC, Agile / Waterfall, Electrical / Mechanical Engineering