# Lynn Fernando

> Lynn Fernando is a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur, commercial strategist and REV Global co-founder whose career includes partnership marketing at Disney and marketing leadership at Amazon Fashion. She advises companies on brands, channels, partnerships and AI-enabled commercial operations, and co-founded the Ayana Foundation to support women founders through preparation, community and access to capital.

- **Role:** Co-Founder at REV Global; CEO & Principal in her official biography, with M&A and commercial advisory responsibilities
- **Organizations:** REV Global, REV Advisers, Ross EMBA Ventures, Ayana Foundation, TechGirl, The Walt Disney Company, Amazon, Nestlé
- **Education:** Executive MBA, University of Michigan, Ross School of Business, Undergraduate studies in Communications and Psychology, as described in her official biography, University of Michigan
- **Known for:** Co-founded REV Global with Raphael Bennett., Led partnership marketing and promotions at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products., Held marketing leadership responsibilities at Amazon Fashion.

## Career timeline

- **High school and college; dates not stated** — Organized paid parties and later collaborated with DJs to promote events.
- **By 2021** — Head of Partnership Marketing and Promotions at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; also identified as a founder of Ross EMBA Ventures.
- **2022** — A May 2022 career interview described her move from a thirteen-year Disney career to marketing leadership at Amazon.
- **2023** — Identified by Michigan Ross as CEO and co-founder of Ross EMBA Ventures/REV Advisors.
- **2023-09** — REV announced REV Advisers, its interim executive consulting practice; Fernando and Raphael Bennett were identified as co-founders and co-CEOs.
- **2026** — Her official biography identifies her as CEO & Principal of REV Global and co-founder of the Ayana Foundation; her homepage emphasizes M&A and commercial advisory.

## Achievements

- Co-founded REV Global with Raphael Bennett.
- Led partnership marketing and promotions at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
- Held marketing leadership responsibilities at Amazon Fashion.
- Her enterprise portfolio describes work on Walt Disney World’s fiftieth anniversary, Amazon Fashion’s The Drop and a Project Runway partnership.
- Co-founded TechGirl, supporting aspiring women technology entrepreneurs.
- Co-founded the Ayana Foundation, supporting women founders through development, community and funding access.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Published an October 16 reflection on LA Tech Week, describing her participation in Chloe & Cocktails and arguing for stronger connections between women founders and investors.
- **2026-04** — Published an April 23 essay outlining her three-question filter for deciding whether a business needs AI.

## Links

- Website: https://www.lynnfernando.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnfernando/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnfernandoofficial/

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Last updated: 2026-10-20