Last week, Edward Auriemma joined Körber Business Area Supply Chain as the new CEO of the company’s supply chain software business, a joint venture with KKR. Körber said Auriemma brings experience and a track record of driving strategic growth and operational excellence within the technology and supply chain sectors.
“I am honored to lead the supply chain software business of Körber and build on its formidable legacy of innovation,” stated Auriemma. “The business is uniquely positioned to help customers leverage its flexible technology to make their supply chain operations more efficient, and I am excited to drive that mission forward.”
Körber Supply Chain claimed that it provides a broad range of proven, end-to-end systems tailored to help make supply chain management a competitive advantage. The business unit said its portfolio of robotics, software, and voice systems, plus the expertise to tie it all together, helps customers of all sizes “conquer supply chain complexity.”
It has offices in Hamburg, Germany, and Minneapolis.
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Before joining Körber, Auriemma was chief operating officer at Blue Yonder, a leading provider of supply chain software with more than 6,000 employees. He was instrumental in steering the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company’s strategic direction, transforming its go-to-market plan and scaling its operations globally.
Auriemma’s leadership was pivotal in enhancing Blue Yonder’s global presence and significantly boosting its market standing and financial performance, according to Körber.
Previously, Auriemma was chief operations officer at Alight Solutions, where he developed an operational and commercial framework that brought the workforce company through a successful public listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
He also strengthened its market position as a leading provider of integrated digital human capital and business offerings.
Körber seeks global growth in supply chain software
“We are delighted to welcome Edward Auriemma to Körber and look forward to working with him to further accelerate the growth and innovation of our supply chain software business,” said Stephan Seifert, CEO of Körber Group and member of the advisory board for the joint venture with KKR.
“With his deep understanding of the market and customer needs, he will push forward to support our ambition to build a global supply chain software champion, benefiting our customers and our global team,” he added.
For instance, S&S Activewear recently used Körber software with Geek+ mobile robots to improve warehouse efficiency. In addition, Ananta Islam, new CEO and region president for the Americas at Körber Business Area Supply Chain, spoke with Automated Warehouse about his background and goals.
At last month’s Robotics Summit & Expo, the company participated in a panel on the state warehouse automation. This week, it was part of a webinar on controllers, the cloud, and supply chain software.
Körber said it has more than 12,000 employees at over 100 locations worldwide. It includes digital, pharmaceutical, supply chain, and technologies business areas that offer products and services. Körber AG is the holding company of the Körber Group.
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) is a global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. The New York-based company sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit, and real assets, and jt has strategic partners that manage hedge funds.
KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.
