Drew Ehlers

Drew Ehlers serves as the Global Futurist and Head of Global Partners at Zebra Technologies, where responsibilities include leading venture investing processes and implementing innovation strategies within the Products and Solutions organization. Ehlers also holds roles in synthesizing data insights to drive enterprise solutions and is involved in various educational initiatives, including membership on the Steering Committee of the AI Business Consortium at Loyola University Chicago and serving as a Board Member for Foundation 205. Additionally, Ehlers contributes to the Northwestern University Retail Analytics Council and has a strong background in strategic sales and operations management from previous positions at Gallagher Bassett, Zebra Technologies, and GN Store Nord. Ehlers holds an MBA from the University of Maryland University College and a Bachelor of Arts in International Business from the University of Minnesota, along with additional studies in Chinese culture.