Rob Preston is currently Director of Finance Operations at Amazon, where he is instrumental in adapting financial systems and processes to new regulations across the world.
Leading a global team of finance professionals, Rob has been instrumental in scaling financial operations to meet the rapid growth demands of one of the world’s largest, rapidly growing e-commerce and technology companies. With nearly 25 years of experience in financial leadership in the UK, China, Thailand and the Czech Republic, Rob has developed particular expertise in financial analysis, process optimization, and building high-performance teams. Since joining Amazon, he has successfully led several key initiatives, including improving receive accuracy for inventory from suppliers and marketplace launches across Europe. Rob’s career in finance began at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he developed a strong foundation in financial accounting and auditing and gained his ACA qualification. Before Amazon, he held progressively senior Finance and Audit roles in the Fashion, Space Tourism and Grocery Retail industries, consistently delivering results through innovation and team development. A graduate of Oxford University with a BA in Mathematics, Rob combines deep financial acumen with strategic vision. He has championed the use of data analytics and taking an end-to-end mindset to solving complex cross-functional problems, resulting in significant improvements in efficiency and effectiveness across his department. Rob is particularly passionate about developing future finance leaders and has a strong track record of mentoring and coaching individuals within and outside of his teams.