NuORDER by Lightspeed Announces Retail Industry Veteran Chris Akrimi as Head of Revenue for Lightspeed B2B / NuORDER by Lightspeed
October 07 2024 - 6:00AM
Business Wire
Akrimi brings over two decades of experience
and vision for the future of retail tech to NuORDER by
Lightspeed
NuORDER by Lightspeed, a leading B2B commerce platform powering
wholesale buying and selling, today announced the appointment of
Chris Akrimi to the role of Head of Revenue for Lightspeed B2B /
NuORDER.
"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.
Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed
on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock
Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and
Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf
businesses in over 100 countries.
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