Former Amazon E-Commerce Director Huey Long Joins SKYX to Lead Its E-Commerce Platform, Expanding SKYX’s Market Penetration Across Its 60 Lighting and Home Décor Websites Among Other E-Commerce Leading Channels
SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) has announced the appointment of Huey Long, former Amazon E-Commerce Director, as the new leader of its e-commerce platform. Long brings over 28 years of experience from leadership roles at major retailers including Walmart, Ashley Furniture, and Amazon, where he led the Amazon Basics private brand initiative.
Long will collaborate with SKYX's existing e-commerce team to expand sales and market penetration of the company's advanced and smart home plug & play technologies across U.S. and Canadian markets. The company, which owns more than 97 issued and pending patents globally and manages over 60 lighting and home décor websites, aims to leverage Long's expertise in e-commerce, omnichannel retail, and global sourcing.
SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) ha annunciato la nomina di Huey Long, ex Direttore E-Commerce di Amazon, come nuovo leader della sua piattaforma e-commerce. Long porta con sé oltre 28 anni di esperienza in ruoli dirigenziali presso importanti rivenditori, tra cui Walmart, Ashley Furniture e Amazon, dove ha guidato l'iniziativa del marchio privato Amazon Basics.
Long collaborerà con il team e-commerce esistente di SKYX per espandere le vendite e la penetrazione di mercato delle tecnologie avanzate e smart home plug & play dell'azienda nei mercati statunitensi e canadesi. L'azienda, che possiede oltre 97 brevetti emessi e in attesa a livello globale e gestisce oltre 60 siti web di illuminazione e decorazioni per la casa, mira a sfruttare l'expertise di Long nell'e-commerce, nel retail omnicanale e nell'approvvigionamento globale.
SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) ha anunciado el nombramiento de Huey Long, ex Director de E-Commerce de Amazon, como el nuevo líder de su plataforma de comercio electrónico. Long aporta más de 28 años de experiencia en roles de liderazgo en importantes minoristas, incluidos Walmart, Ashley Furniture y Amazon, donde lideró la iniciativa de la marca privada Amazon Basics.
Long colaborará con el equipo de comercio electrónico existente de SKYX para expandir las ventas y la penetración de mercado de las tecnologías avanzadas y de hogar inteligente plug & play de la empresa en los mercados de EE. UU. y Canadá. La compañía, que posee más de 97 patentes emitidas y pendientes a nivel mundial y gestiona más de 60 sitios web de iluminación y decoración del hogar, tiene como objetivo aprovechar la experiencia de Long en comercio electrónico, retail omnicanal y abastecimiento global.
SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX)는 Huey Long을(를) 새로운 전자 상거래 플랫폼의 리더로 임명했다고 발표했습니다. Long은 Walmart, Ashley Furniture 및 Amazon을 포함한 주요 소매업체에서의 리더십 역할로부터 28년 이상의 경험을 가지고 있으며, Amazon Basics 프라이빗 브랜드 이니셔티브를 이끌었습니다.
Long은 SKYX의 기존 전자 상거래 팀과 협력하여 미국 및 캐나다 시장에서 회사의 고급 및 스마트 홈 플러그 앤 플레이 기술의 판매 및 시장 침투를 확장할 것입니다. 이 회사는 전 세계적으로 97개 이상의 발명 특허를 보유하고 있으며 60개 이상의 조명 및 홈 데코 웹사이트를 관리하고 있으며, Long의 전자 상거래, 옴니채널 소매 및 글로벌 소싱 전문성을 활용할 계획입니다.
SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) a annoncé la nomination de Huey Long, ancien directeur E-Commerce d'Amazon, comme nouveau responsable de sa plateforme de commerce électronique. Long apporte plus de 28 ans d'expérience dans des postes de direction au sein de grands détaillants, y compris Walmart, Ashley Furniture et Amazon, où il a dirigé l'initiative de la marque privée Amazon Basics.
Long collaborera avec l'équipe e-commerce existante de SKYX pour étendre les ventes et la pénétration du marché des technologies avancées et intelligentes plug & play de l'entreprise sur les marchés américain et canadien. L'entreprise, qui détient plus de 97 brevets délivrés et en attente dans le monde entier et gère plus de 60 sites Web d'éclairage et de décoration intérieure, vise à tirer parti de l'expertise de Long en e-commerce, en vente omnicanale et en approvisionnement mondial.
SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) hat die Ernennung von Huey Long, ehemaliger E-Commerce-Direktor von Amazon, zum neuen Leiter seiner E-Commerce-Plattform bekannt gegeben. Long bringt über 28 Jahre Erfahrung aus Führungspositionen bei großen Einzelhändlern wie Walmart, Ashley Furniture und Amazon mit, wo er die Initiative der Privatmarke Amazon Basics leitete.
Long wird mit dem bestehenden E-Commerce-Team von SKYX zusammenarbeiten, um den Verkauf und die Marktdurchdringung der fortschrittlichen und intelligenten Plug-and-Play-Technologien des Unternehmens auf den Märkten in den USA und Kanada zu erweitern. Das Unternehmen, das über 97 erteilte und anhängige Patente weltweit besitzt und über 60 Websites für Beleuchtung und Wohnkultur verwaltet, plant, Longs Fachwissen im E-Commerce, im Omnichannel-Einzelhandel und in der globalen Beschaffung zu nutzen.
- Strategic hire of former Amazon, Walmart, and Ashley Furniture executive
- Potential for expanded market penetration in US and Canadian markets
- Executive brings 28+ years of relevant e-commerce expertise
- Strong intellectual property portfolio with 97+ patents
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Mr. Long’s Proven Track Record in Driving E-Commerce Growth and Innovation Includes Leadership Roles at Walmart, Ashley Furniture, and Amazon
Mr. Long will Collaborate with the Existing E-commerce Management Team and Founders to Expand SKYX ‘s Sales and Market Penetration of Its Disruptive Advance and Smart Home Plug & Play Technologies in the U.S. and Canadian Markets
MIAMI, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) (d/b/a SKYX Technologies) (the "Company" or "SKYX"), a highly disruptive advanced and smart home platform technology company for homes and buildings, with more than 97 issued and pending patents globally and a portfolio of over 60 lighting and home décor websites, announces today that Huey Long, former Director of Amazon E-Commerce, Senior Vice President of Walmart, and Executive Vice President at Ashley Furniture, has joined SKYX to lead its e-commerce platform.
Mr. Long will work together with the existing e-commerce management team and founders to drive innovation and expand sales and market penetration of SKYX’s advanced and smart home plug & play technologies across the U.S. and Canadian markets.
Long is renowned for his strategic vision and operational excellence across advanced business ecosystems. With over 28 years of experience in e-commerce, omnichannel retail, and global sourcing, he brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to SKYX. His career includes pivotal roles at industry-leading companies, including as Director at Amazon.com, where he spearheaded the development of Amazon Basics, the company’s first private brand initiative. Additionally, he has served as Senior Vice President at Walmart Stores Inc., General Merchandise Manager at Sam’s Club, and Executive Vice President at Ashley Furniture.
Commenting on his appointment, Huey Long said, “I am honored to join SKYX and work with its e-commerce management team and founders at such an exciting time. The company’s commitment to innovation with its game-changing plug & play technologies aligns perfectly with my passion for driving value through innovation, strategic transformation, and operational excellence. I look forward to driving growth and further expanding the market penetration of SKYX’s technologies in the U.S. and Canadian markets. SKYX’s disruptive and smart platform technologies present a unique opportunity for recurring revenues.”
Rani Kohen, Founder/Inventor and Executive Chairman, of SKYX Platforms, said, “Huey’s extensive experience in e-commerce and omnichannel retail makes him uniquely positioned to drive the next phase of growth of our advanced and smart home plug & play platform technologies. We are excited to have Huey on board and look forward to his leadership as we continue to grow our market penetration.”
About SKYX Platforms Corp.
As electricity is a standard in every home and building, our mission is to make homes and buildings become safe-advanced and smart as the new standard. SKYX has a series of highly disruptive advanced-safe-smart platform technologies, with over 97 U.S. and global patents and patent pending applications. Additionally, the Company owns over 60 lighting and home decor websites for both retail and commercial segments. Our technologies place an emphasis on high quality and ease of use, while significantly enhancing both safety and lifestyle in homes and buildings. We believe that our products are a necessity in every room in both homes and other buildings in the U.S. and globally. For more information, please visit our website at https://skyplug.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.
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