Recommendations
As given on LinkedIn. Private exec references available upon request.
Paul Anheier, PhD
Principal UX Researcher, Amazon/Saks/Target
“I had the privilege of working with Quinton at Saks, where he managed me as I stood up the company’s UX research function. Saks was moving quickly to innovate in a highly complex luxury retail environment, and Quinton provided the leadership and support I needed to bring structure and impact through research. He encouraged me to run both strategic and tactical studies, from more discovery-focused shop-alongs and diary studies to delivery-focused usability testing, and ensured research was tied directly to product and design decisions.
Beyond my role, I also saw him expertly navigate the product triad while still finding time to dive deeply with me into user needs, behaviors, and issues. His leadership style is thoughtful and empowering: he sets a clear vision while giving his team the trust and autonomy to deliver. I left our time working together with a deep respect for his ability to lead in ambiguity and advocate for his team. I'd jump at the chance to work with him again, and any product org would be lucky to benefit from his strategic leadership, forward-looking vision, and disciplined execution.”
Na Li
Director Engineering, Walmart
VP Engineering, Flexport
SVP Fulfillment Tech, Saks Fifth Avenue
Senior Dev Manager, Amazon
“I had the pleasure of working with Quinton during his tenure as SVP of Product Innovation at Saks Fifth Avenue. Quinton's leadership in enhancing the customer experience across both the website and mobile platforms was truly remarkable.
Quinton is an excellent cross-functional collaborator, building trust across the company and fostering strong relationships with various teams. His creative vision and ability to articulate a compelling product strategy have been instrumental in driving innovation and success.”
Brad Freitag
CEO, Claris (An Apple Company)
VP Sales, Roambi
“I had the privilege of working with Quinton at Roambi, where his impact as a product leader, entrepreneur, and colleague was felt across the company. He is a world-class designer and communicator, exceptionally creative with a sharp eye for product and a unique ability to bring ideas to life in emerging technology spaces. Quinton also has a rare talent for product evangelism. Whether with customers, investors, or internal teams, he tells the story in a way that inspires belief and drives action.”
RJ Cilley
CEO, Voomi
COO, Saks Fifth Avenue
“I had the privilege of working alongside Quinton during his time as SVP of Product at Saks. He’s a visionary product leader who blends creativity, customer obsession, and a bias for action. Quinton pushes teams to think deeply about the “why” while moving fast toward the “how,” bringing out the best in everyone around him.
He leads with empathy and purpose, creating an environment where collaboration and great ideas thrive. I’m grateful to have worked with him - both as a colleague and as a friend - and continue to be inspired by his drive to build products that truly make a difference.”
Satish Kumar
Head of Product, Amazon
Head of Product Marketing, Amazon
“I had the pleasure of working alongside Quinton Alsbury during our time at Amazon, where he served as the product leader for Amazon QuickSight. Quinton is, without a doubt, a visionary product leader. His ability to distill complex customer needs into a clear, compelling product roadmap was instrumental in QuickSight's success and growth.
He possesses a rare combination of deep technical understanding and sharp business acumen. Any team looking for a leader who can define a market, drive innovation, and build world-class products would be fortunate to have him. Highly recommend connecting with and learning from Quinton!”
Kelly Irvin
SVP Engineering, Saks Global
VP Engineering, Roambi
I've had the privilege of working with Quinton across multiple ventures over the past 14 years, and I can say without hesitation that he's one of the most talented product leaders I've encountered. I reported to him as VP of Engineering at both Roambi and Saks Fifth Avenue, which gave me a front-row seat to his exceptional abilities in product strategy, innovation, and team building.
At Roambi, Quinton's design focus and instinct for innovation were instrumental in creating an award-winning mobile enterprise product. His deep understanding of B2B customer needs wasn't just theoretical—it translated into a paradigm-shifting product for data analytics that genuinely changed how people thought about mobile enterprise software. He has an uncanny ability to see around corners and anticipate where the market is heading, not just where it is today.
At Saks Fifth Avenue, the scope was different but Quinton's impact was just as profound. Together we built the Customer Experience organization from 3 people to more than 150, all while growing a multi-billion dollar e-commerce channel. It's incredibly difficult to balance strategic planning, stakeholder management, rapid growth, and culture building all at the same time, but Quinton excels at this—and he brings the entire team along for the journey. I have many fond memories of late nights in front of a whiteboard mapping out ROI on capital investments while simultaneously designing T-shirts for a team competition. That's is the core of Quinton's approach to leadership: equally focused on three-year strategic roadmaps and the human moments that make teams thrive.
What truly sets Quinton apart is his approach to leadership and team building. He's an inspiring leader who builds deep trust and engagement across his organization. He genuinely cares about every individual on his team and is as committed to their personal growth and success as he is to business outcomes. At the same time, he's a relentless entrepreneur who creates a culture of innovation, creativity, and empowerment. His teams don't just execute—they think, innovate, and take ownership.
Working with Quinton for 14 years across different companies and challenges has only reinforced my respect for his product sensibility, strategic thinking, and ability to build and inspire high-performing teams. Any organization would be fortunate to have him leading their product organization.
Elliott Chenger
Director Engineering, Saks Fifth Avenue
Senior Engineering Manager, Dosh
Engineering Manager, Under Armour
”Quinton is a leader who expertly balances design, business, and technology thinking. He communicates with clarity, making complex ideas easy to understand, and leads with both decisiveness and empathy. He empowers his teams while challenging them to deliver exceptional results.
His background in both startups and Fortune 500 companies is evident in every interaction. He has a rare ability to simplify complex challenges and to move seamlessly between strategic vision and tactical execution. He’s the kind of leader I would work with again without hesitation.”
Chethan Reddy
Staff Engineer, Slack
Principal Engineer, Saks
Senior Engineer, Roambi
”I had the benefit of working with Quinton at both Roambi and Saks, and his ability to elevate a product is exceptional. His core talent is translating high-level business strategy into a deliverable, world-class product.
At Roambi, he led the team in building a Business Intelligence product that was both powerful and incredibly intuitive for users. He brought that same focus to Saks, with his vision for a full modernization of the e-commerce site and mobile app to introduce a clean, updated user experience.
Quinton is an outstanding and inspirational leader and he has the unique ability to build products that people fall in love with.”
Vamsi Putrevu
VP, Engineering Saks Global
Engineering Leader, Apple
“Quinton is an inspirational product and people leader who can balance visionary long-term goals with the chaos of immediate deliverables. I’ve had the privilege of working for and alongside him on multiple complex projects, and I’ve benefited greatly from his calm, steady leadership and his talent for bringing cross-functional teams together. I've seem him turn ambitious ideas into tangible results and communicate progress effectively. I highly recommend him for any role that requires driving impact, alignment and execution at scale.”
Alyssa Tavangaran,
Senior Director Product, Saks
“ I had the pleasure of working with Quinton during his time as our product leader at Saks. He brought a fresh perspective not only to our team but to the company as a whole. Quinton is a true visionary and innovative leader who consistently challenged us to think differently, and always encouraging us to ask why instead of defaulting to how things had always been done.
His eye for design is unmatched, and his creativity and passion for product are truly inspiring. Quinton always kept the customer at the center of every decision, and his ability to tell compelling stories made his vision easy to rally around.
Working with him left a lasting impression, and I carry the lessons he taught me into everything I do. Grateful for the opportunity to learn from such a passionate and forward-thinking leader.”
Alex Schaefer
Senior Engineer (iOS), Apple
Senior App Developer, Roambi
“I had the privilege of working with Quinton, and he remains one of the most gifted designers I’ve collaborated with. His eye for design is matched only by his ability to foster a truly collaborative environment—he brings people together, encourages the best ideas to surface, and consistently guides projects to exceptional results.
Quinton has a rare balance of creativity and practicality: he can dream big, but also knows how to execute in a way that delivers real impact. I learned a great deal from his leadership and always appreciated how he created space for everyone on the team to contribute meaningfully. Any team would be lucky to have him leading their product and design efforts.”