Avik Mohan

Avik Mohan is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in operations and strategic planning across various industries. Currently serving as Chief of Staff at Automattic since 2020, Avik plays a key role in democratizing publishing and commerce through brands like WordPress. Prior to this, a significant tenure at Rakuten Americas from 2017 to 2020 involved serving as Chief of Staff to the President and Head of Business Operations, where efforts focused on integrating a diverse portfolio of companies into a cohesive, high-revenue enterprise. Avik also held multiple leadership positions at Rakuten Marketing from 2006 to 2017, including SVP of Operations and Strategic Planning, and Vice President of Product Management, where contributions enabled over 1,200 brands to enhance customer acquisition and retention. Early career experiences at Priceline.com included roles in operations and customer service analytics. Avik holds a General Management Program degree from Harvard Business School, a BS in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota, and a BA in Philosophy & Mathematics from St. John's College.