Tech Edge hosted a fireside chat on August 12 at Nasdaq MarketSite with Travis Hess, Chief Executive Officer at Commerce (Nasdaq: CMRC). The in-person interview was joined by Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone and they discussed the company’s recent rebranding, how Commerce helps clients take advantage of both agentic and generative AI, along with ways to ensure companies maintain trust in an increasingly complex environment.
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About Travis Hess
Travis is the Chief Executive Officer of Commerce, an open, intelligent ecosystem of technology solutions that empower businesses to unlock data potential and deliver seamless, personalized experiences at scale. He joined the company as President in May 2024, bringing more than 15 years of senior leadership positions at top commerce agencies and consultancies. Travis is responsible for leading Commerce’s global operations and for the overall success and growth of the business.
Prior to joining Commerce, Travis worked at Accenture as a managing director leading the firm’s direct-to-consumer commerce offering and go-to-market strategy. He also managed Accenture’s Shopify partnership globally. Travis previously served on partner advisory boards for Shopify, Klaviyo, SAP/Hybris, and Rackspace and was recognized as one the 30 Most Influential in Ecommerce by Signifyd in 2022.
Previously, he was an executive vice president at The Stable, a leading omnichannel commerce agency that was acquired by Accenture in August 2022. Prior to that, he was the chief commercial officer and then chief executive officer of BVA, one of the most globally recognized DTC and Shopify agencies, which was acquired by The Stable in December 2021. Prior to BVA, Hess held numerous senior leadership roles including at LiveArea, a global commerce agency now part of Dentsu/Merkle, where he served as chief revenue officer and general manager, and at Amplifi Commerce.
About Commerce
Commerce (Nasdaq: CMRC) empowers businesses to innovate, grow, and thrive by providing an open, AI-driven commerce ecosystem. As the parent company of BigCommerce, Feedonomics, and Makeswift, Commerce connects the tools and systems that power growth, enabling businesses to unlock the full potential of their data, deliver seamless and personalized experiences across every channel, and adapt swiftly to an ever-changing market. Trusted by leading businesses like Coldwater Creek, Cole Haan, Harvey Nichols, King Arthur Baking Co., Melissa & Doug, Mizuno, Patagonia, Perry Ellis, Puma, SportsShoes, and Uplift Desk, Commerce delivers the storefront control, optimized data, and AI-ready tools businesses need to grow, serve diverse buyers, and operate with confidence in an increasingly intelligent, multi-surface world. For more information, visit commerce.com or follow us on X and LinkedIn.