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Your business is led by seasoned marketplace professionals.
ABOUT GOLD COMPASS
Built on experience.
Driven by results.
A boutique marketplace consultancy and agency helping brands navigate complexity with senior expertise, a holistic perspective, and hands-on partnership.
A GOLD COMPASS PARTNERSHIP
The confidence to choose the right path.
Founded by Julie Atkins-Wangen, Gold Compass combines more than 15 years of e-commerce leadership with the practical discipline required to turn strategy into measurable results.
Holistic Approach
Every decision is considered in the context of the wider brand and business.
Trusted Extension
We work beside your team with candor, accountability, and care.
$300M+Amazon revenue managed
15+Years of e-commerce leadership
Senior expertise grounded in the realities of execution—not theory in isolation.
COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION
Bring us the question
that matters most.
Meet directly with senior leadership to discuss your marketplace priorities, challenges, and goals—and identify the clearest path forward.
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The Leadership Behind Gold Compass
Senior marketplace experts stay close to every engagement, bringing strategic judgment and hands-on operating experience to each client partnership.
GOLD COMPASS LEADERSHIP
Julie Atkins-Wangen
Founder & CEOJulie Atkins-Wangen is a trusted advisor and operator in the eCommerce space, with more than 15 years of experience driving growth for specialty and industry-leading brands. She has partnered with Fortune 500 companies and high-growth innovators alike—guiding them through the complexities of eCommerce to unlock revenue, protect brand equity, and strengthen customer connection.
Throughout her career, Julie has directly managed $200M+ in Amazon revenue, working with world-class brands including EssilorLuxottica, SMITH, Riedel, and many more. Her expertise spans strategy, content optimization, advertising, and profitability analysis—always anchored in a relentless focus on results.
Julie believes the best business partnerships are built not only on strategy and results, but also on trust, authenticity, and a shared vision for growth.
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GOLD COMPASS LEADERSHIP
Stephanie Peterson
Head of Marketplace OperationsStephanie Peterson leads marketplace operations at Gold Compass Commerce. A true jack of all trades, she is proactive in identifying and resolving issues before they become roadblocks. Stephanie’s quick and effective communication with Amazon support ensures smooth operations, reducing the headaches and delays that would otherwise frustrate sellers.
Stephanie takes the complexity and stress out of marketplace operations so that clients can focus on what they do best—building their brand—while she handles the logistics behind the scenes.
GOLD COMPASS LEADERSHIP
Ahsin Ilyas
Head of MarketingAhsin Ilyas is an omnichannel advertising strategist who specializes in transforming revenue plateaus into predictable, high-profit growth. With over $24M in ad spend expertise across Meta, Google, TikTok, and Amazon, he blends paid media mastery with advanced conversion rate optimization to drive measurable performance.
At Gold Compass Commerce, Ahsin leads advertising with a clear focus: building campaigns that not only scale revenue, but also secure lasting market share for brands. His data-driven approach and strategic foresight allow clients to maximize return on investment while staying ahead in an increasingly competitive landscape.