NuORDER by Lightspeed Announces Retail Industry Veteran Chris Akrimi as Head of Revenue for Lightspeed B2B / NuORDER by Lightspeed
NuORDER by Lightspeed, a leading B2B commerce platform, has appointed Chris Akrimi as Head of Revenue for Lightspeed B2B / NuORDER. Akrimi brings over two decades of experience in retail tech and a vision for its future. Michael Ganci, SVP of B2B Go-to-Market, highlighted Akrimi's proven track record with prestigious tech companies, global brands, and luxury retail powerhouses.
Akrimi's most recent role was CEO at The Layer, an AI-driven commerce data company. He has also held executive positions at Joor, Ralph Lauren, Eastpak, and Scotch & Soda. Throughout his career, Akrimi has worked with global companies like LVMH, Hermes, Richemont, Capri, VF Corp, Chanel, Kering, and Itochu. He expressed excitement about joining Lightspeed and contributing to shaping the future of commerce in a rapidly evolving digital era.
NuORDER di Lightspeed, una delle principali piattaforme di commercio B2B, ha nominato Chris Akrimi come Responsabile delle Entrate per Lightspeed B2B / NuORDER. Akrimi porta con sé oltre due decenni di esperienza nella tecnologia retail e una visione per il suo futuro. Michael Ganci, SVP del B2B Go-to-Market, ha evidenziato il comprovato curriculum di Akrimi con prestigiose aziende tecnologiche, marchi globali e potenze del retail di lusso.
Il ruolo più recente di Akrimi è stato CEO presso The Layer, un'azienda di dati commerciali guidata dall'IA. Ha anche ricoperto posizioni executive presso Joor, Ralph Lauren, Eastpak e Scotch & Soda. Nel corso della sua carriera, Akrimi ha lavorato con aziende globali come LVMH, Hermes, Richemont, Capri, VF Corp, Chanel, Kering e Itochu. Ha espresso entusiasmo per l'ingresso in Lightspeed e per il contributo a plasmare il futuro del commercio in un'era digitale in rapida evoluzione.
NuORDER de Lightspeed, una de las principales plataformas de comercio B2B, ha nombrado a Chris Akrimi como Director de Ingresos para Lightspeed B2B / NuORDER. Akrimi aporta más de dos décadas de experiencia en tecnología minorista y una visión para su futuro. Michael Ganci, SVP de B2B Go-to-Market, destacó el historial comprobado de Akrimi con prestigiosas empresas tecnológicas, marcas globales y potencias del retail de lujo.
El rol más reciente de Akrimi fue CEO en The Layer, una empresa de datos comerciales impulsada por IA. También ha ocupado puestos ejecutivos en Joor, Ralph Lauren, Eastpak y Scotch & Soda. A lo largo de su carrera, Akrimi ha trabajado con empresas globales como LVMH, Hermes, Richemont, Capri, VF Corp, Chanel, Kering e Itochu. Expresó su entusiasmo por unirse a Lightspeed y contribuir a dar forma al futuro del comercio en una era digital en rápida evolución.
NuORDER by Lightspeed는 선도적인 B2B 상거래 플랫폼으로 Chris Akrimi를 Lightspeed B2B / NuORDER의 수익 책임자로 임명했습니다. Akrimi는 소매 기술 분야에서 20년 이상의 경험과 미래에 대한 비전을 가지고 있습니다. B2B Go-to-Market의 SVP인 Michael Ganci는 Akrimi가 유명 기술 회사, 글로벌 브랜드 및 럭셔리 리테일 강자와의 입증된 실적을 갖추고 있음을 강조했습니다.
Akrimi의 가장 최근 역할은 AI 기반 상거래 데이터 회사인 The Layer의 CEO였습니다. 그는 또한 Joor, Ralph Lauren, Eastpak 및 Scotch & Soda에서 경영직을 맡았습니다. 그의 경력 동안 Akrimi는 LVMH, Hermes, Richemont, Capri, VF Corp, Chanel, Kering 및 Itochu와 같은 글로벌 회사들과 협력했습니다. 그는 Lightspeed에 합류하고 급변하는 디지털 시대에 상거래의 미래를 형성하는 데 기여하게 되어 기쁘다고 밝히었습니다.
NuORDER par Lightspeed, une des principales plateformes de commerce B2B, a nommé Chris Akrimi au poste de Responsable des Revenus pour Lightspeed B2B / NuORDER. Akrimi apporte plus de deux décennies d'expérience dans la technologie de détail et une vision pour son avenir. Michael Ganci, SVP du B2B Go-to-Market, a souligné le parcours éprouvé d'Akrimi avec des entreprises technologiques prestigieuses, des marques mondiales et des géants du commerce de luxe.
Le dernier poste d'Akrimi était celui de PDG chez The Layer, une entreprise de données commerciales pilotées par l'IA. Il a également occupé des postes de direction chez Joor, Ralph Lauren, Eastpak et Scotch & Soda. Au cours de sa carrière, Akrimi a travaillé avec des entreprises mondiales telles que LVMH, Hermes, Richemont, Capri, VF Corp, Chanel, Kering et Itochu. Il a exprimé son enthousiasme à rejoindre Lightspeed et à contribuer à façonner l'avenir du commerce dans une ère numérique en évolution rapide.
NuORDER von Lightspeed, einer der führenden B2B-Commerce-Plattformen, hat Chris Akrimi zum Leiter der Einnahmen für Lightspeed B2B / NuORDER ernannt. Akrimi bringt über zwei Jahrzehnte Erfahrung in der Einzelhandelstechnologie und eine Vision für dessen Zukunft mit. Michael Ganci, SVP für B2B Go-to-Market, hob Akrimis nachweisliche Erfolge mit renommierten Technologiefirmen, globalen Marken und Luxus-Einzelhandelsgiganten hervor.
Akrimis letzte Position war CEO bei The Layer, einem KI-gestützten Handelsdatenunternehmen. Er hatte auch Führungspositionen bei Joor, Ralph Lauren, Eastpak und Scotch & Soda inne. Im Verlauf seiner Karriere hat Akrimi mit globalen Unternehmen wie LVMH, Hermes, Richemont, Capri, VF Corp, Chanel, Kering und Itochu zusammengearbeitet. Er äußerte seine Begeisterung, zu Lightspeed zu stoßen und zur Gestaltung der Zukunft des Handels in einer sich schnell entwickelnden digitalen Ära beizutragen.
- Appointment of experienced industry veteran Chris Akrimi as Head of Revenue for Lightspeed B2B / NuORDER
- Akrimi's extensive experience with prestigious tech companies and luxury retail brands
- Potential for strategic alignment of business strategy with market demands
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Akrimi brings over two decades of experience and vision for the future of retail tech to NuORDER by Lightspeed
"Chris has a distinguished and proven track record of collaborating with and driving success in partnership with prestigious tech companies, global brands, and luxury retail powerhouses,” said Michael Ganci, SVP of B2B Go-to-Market at NuORDER by Lightspeed. “His experience and his ability to align business strategy with market demands, while maintaining a strong focus on financial performance, positions him as a pivotal asset in helping drive Lightspeed's global future success."
Akrimi most recently held the role of CEO at The Layer, a technology company transforming commerce data through artificial intelligence (AI), where he focused on positioning the company at the forefront of AI-driven product data management. Previously he was the global Chief Revenue Officer at Joor. Akrimi has also held executive leadership positions at Ralph Lauren, Eastpak, and Scotch & Soda.
“I am excited to be joining Lightspeed and becoming part of a forward-thinking, innovative company that is shaping the future of commerce. It’s about pushing boundaries, driving success for businesses worldwide, and shaping the future in a rapidly evolving digital era," said Akrimi.
Throughout his decades in the retail industry, Akrimi has executed successful programs working alongside global companies such as LVMH, Hermes, Richemont, Capri, VF Corp, Chanel, Kering, and Itochu. Akrimi earned a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Bedfordshire Business School.
About NuORDER by Lightspeed
NuORDER by Lightspeed is a leading B2B commerce platform powering wholesale buying and selling. NuORDER offers a full suite of commerce solutions engineered to streamline the way brands sell their products all around the world while providing retailers with the insights they need to make better buying decisions. Today, more than 3,000 brands and more than 100,000 retailers use NuORDER to transform their wholesale operations. Lightspeed acquired NuORDER in 2021.
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Lightspeed's cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.
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