Amber Kappa is a strategic growth executive and business leader with expertise in enterprise growth, digital transformation, and strategic partnerships across Fortune 100 and PE-backed companies. She has led multi-billion-dollar revenue expansion, optimized profitability, and scaled digital businesses through innovation and operational excellence. As Vice President at Albertsons, Amber built and scaled a multi-billion dollar off-platform grocery business, delivering 65% CAGR and outsized EBITDA gains over a four-year period through strategic partnerships, product and fulfillment innovation, and payments modernization. She pioneered regulated payment acceptance (SNAP, HSA, FSA), and launched differentiated digital experiences including Rapid Delivery, White-Glove Service, Endless Aisle Third Party Marketplace, and Loyalty Subscriptions – ultimately expanding Albertsons’ online grocery footprint to 37 million new customers. 

Previously, Amber served as Global VP of Strategy & Business Development at Samsung SmartThings, leading partnerships and global market expansion for Samsung’s IoT ecosystem. She has also held leadership roles at eBay, StubHub, Nokia, and Microsoft, where she pioneered AI-driven and agentic commerce, payments innovation, and platform growth across major global markets, including China, Korea, the Middle East, and India. 

Amber is recognized as a connector and ecosystem builder, with a deep network across Silicon Valley, retail, and emerging technology. Her career is defined by a consistent purpose: reducing friction, expanding access, and creating opportunity where inequity persists—aligning business growth with social impact and public good. India.

Professional History 

¨ Vice President, Business Development & Digital Innovation, Albertsons Companies 

¨ Global Vice President Strategy & Business Development, Samsung SmartThings 

¨ Head of Business Development & Partner Product Strategy, eBay Innovation 

¨ Head of Business Development, Product & Technology Partnerships, StubHub 

¨ Business Development Manager, Location & Commerce, Nokia ¨ Regional Director, Enterprise Search Group, Microsoft

Accomplishments & ACI Highlights 

¨ Strategic execution at scale: Managed a $2.3B P&L at Albertsons with 65% CAGR (over 4 years) 

¨ Expanded Albertsons’ online digital footprint to 37 million new customers 

¨ Payments Innovation, introducing SNAP, HSA and FSA online and in-store QR Code payment acceptance 

¨ Lead operational efficiencies, reducing transaction costs and unlocking $55M in savings (direct to EBITDA)

 ¨ Led product innovation in fulfillment and last-mile logistics, including micro-fulfillment, automating  delivery logistics wayfinding, drone and autonomous delivery

 ¨ Built a high performing, engaged team with 95% retention, fostering a culture of inclusion, mentorship, and  professional growth.

Industry Depth Core 

 ¨ Consumer Electronics & IoT 

 ¨ Technology & AI Driven Commerce 

 ¨ Retail & Digital Marketplaces 

 ¨ Payments Innovation

Leadership Competencies 

¨ Enterprise P&L Ownership & EBITDA Growth 

¨ Strategic Partnerships, Negotiations & Deal Structuring

¨ Operational Execution & Business Transformation ¨ Entertainment 

¨ Innovation & Product Development (APIs, AI, CX) 

¨ Executive Leadership & Board-Level Engagement