WorkJam Announces Key Changes To Executive Team
WorkJam announces it is strengthening its sales leadership team. Will Eadie, who has served as the company’s CRO since 2020, has been promoted to chief strategy officer. He will be succeeded as CRO by Adobe and SAP sales veteran Jerry Short. Both Eadie and Short will report directly to WorkJam CEO Steven Kramer.
In his new role, Eadie will oversee near- and long-term corporate strategy and development, strategic alliances, and go-to-market strategy, working closely with the marketing, product and customer success teams. Eadie initially joined WorkJam in 2015 as Global VP of Sales and Alliances and was promoted to CRO in 2020. His earlier experience includes sales leadership and client management roles at Kronos, MicroStrategy and SAP. A passionate mentor, Eadie also advises entrepreneurs and startups via the Techstars accelerator program and serves as a venture advisor to technology startups through Storytime Capital.
AutoStore Strengthens Leadership Team with Keith White as Chief Commercial Officer
AutoStore is excited to announce the appointment of Keith White as the new chief commercial officer, effective November 12, 2024. Keith White brings a wealth of experience, having led the global transformation of major organizations such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE GreenLake) and Microsoft (Microsoft Azure). Most recently, he served as the executive vice president and general manager of HPE GreenLake, where he spearheaded the transition from a hardware business to an edge-to-cloud platform, delivering significant business value and ROI for customers.
Resilinc Announces Chris Lanier as New Chief Technology Officer
Resilinc announces the appointment of veteran technology executive, Chris Lanier, as CTO. Lanier will lead the company’s global engineering team and focus on innovation while advancing Resilinc's investments in artificial intelligence.
Chris Lanier's career as a technology leader spans over three decades within multiple companies including Mineral (acquired by Mitratech), Betterworks and Coupa. With a consistent track record of building high-performing engineering teams and developing innovative products and business solutions, his contributions have played a pivotal role in multiple successful IPOs and strategic acquisitions. Lanier’s expertise extends across various technology fields including SaaS applications, analytics and machine learning, operating systems and embedded hardware and software.
Narvar Announces Return of CFO
Narvar announces the return of Jim Emerich as chief financial officer (CFO). Emerich, who previously served as Narvar’s CFO, returns after a brief hiatus to lead financial strategy and operations as Narvar continues to solidify its leadership in the post-purchase space. Emerich brings more than three decades of experience in the high-tech industry, where his financial and business expertise has played a key role in scaling companies through organic growth, mergers and acquisitions and IPO.
INFORM Software Hires Bernd Heinrichs for Inventory & Supply Chain and Holger Robioneck
INFORM hires two senior managers with extensive industry expertise to guide AI-supported optimization of business processes. Mr. Bernd Heinrichs will now oversee the Inventory & Supply Chain division in collaboration with Mr. Andreas Falter. Additionally, Holger Robioneck will assume the role of head of production, succeeding Andreas Gladis, who is retiring after 36 years of service at INFORM.
J.B. Hunt Makes Executive Leadership Changes
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announces the following changes to its executive leadership team:
- Nick Hobbs, continuing his duties as COO, has been named president of Highway and Final Mile Services (FMS)
- Executive vice president Brad Hicks has been named president of Dedicated Contract Services (DCS)
- David Keefauver has been named executive vice president of People
Critical Manufacturing Welcomes Jeff Winter as Head of Business Strategy
Critical Manufacturing announces the appointment of Jeff Winter as VP of Business Strategy. With decades of experience in digital transformation and industry leadership, Jeff will lead business development and product marketing, along with acting as a key evangelist for the Critical Manufacturing business.
Jeff joins Critical Manufacturing with a strong Industry 4.0 and digital transformation reputation, having held senior roles at Hitachi Solutions, Microsoft, Omron Automation and Rockwell Automation, where he helped multi-billion-dollar firms shape their digital strategies. At Hitachi, he spearheaded a shift toward an industry-focused approach, aligning company goals with the evolving needs of manufacturers. His appointment at Critical Manufacturing represents a significant step in advancing the company’s MES technology and strengthening its market position.
Norfolk Southern Names Joe Carpenter Vice President Law
Norfolk Southern Corporation announces the appointment of Joseph H. Carpenter IV as vice president law. Carpenter brings more than 22 years of experience in the rail industry, with expertise in managing complex litigation and driving strategic legal initiatives.
Reporting to senior vice president and chief legal officer Jason Morris, Carpenter will lead the company's law department, guiding legal efforts, advancing regulatory initiatives and supporting Norfolk Southern's long-term strategy.
