Edward Auriemma will join Körber on 08 July 2024 as the new Chief Executive Officer of Körber’s supply chain software business, a joint venture with KKR. As the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Körber’s supply chain software business, Edward brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of driving strategic growth and operational excellence within the technology and supply chain sectors.

Before joining Körber, he served as the Chief Operating Officer of Blue Yonder, a leading provider of supply chain software solutions with over 6,000 employees, where he was instrumental in steering the company’s strategic direction, transforming its go-to-market, and scaling its operations globally. His leadership was pivotal in enhancing Blue Yonder’s global presence and significantly boosting its market standing and financial performance.

Previously, Edward held the position of Chief Operations Officer at Alight Solutions, where he developed a robust operational and commercial framework that propelled the company through a successful public listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ALIT) and strengthened its market position as a leading provider of integrated digital human capital and business solutions.

Stephan Seifert, Chief Executive Officer of the Körber Group and member of the Advisory Board for the JV comments: “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. 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.”

“I am honored to lead the supply chain software business of Körber and build on its formidable legacy of innovation,” says Edward 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.”