AUSTIN, Texas - E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ETWO), a leader in connected supply chain SaaS platforms, announced the appointment of Andrew Appel as its permanent Chief Executive Officer. Appel, who has been serving as the interim CEO since October, brings more than 25 years of executive leadership to the role. His experience includes a notable tenure as president and CEO of IRI, now known as Circana.
Chinh E. Chu, chairman of the e2open board of directors, expressed confidence in Appel's ability to lead the company, highlighting his strong customer-first approach and focus on delivering value. Under Appel's interim leadership, the company has already seen promising results.
Appel's career has been marked by his expertise in business strategy, innovation, and growth. At IRI, he launched transformative initiatives that established the company as a leader in predictive analytics and insights for consumer goods and retail. His previous roles include Chief Revenue Officer at Accretive Health, COO at Aon (NYSE:AON), and Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company. Prior to his interim CEO role, Appel was an active member of the e2open advisory board for over a year.
In his statement, Appel expressed his commitment to accelerating the company's growth and making a significant impact in the global supply chain software landscape. He emphasized e2open's unique position to help clients navigate change with agility and efficiency, and his vision to build resilient and sustainable supply chains through integrated cloud-based technology.
E2open's platform connects over 480,000 manufacturing, logistics, channel, and distribution partners, tracking more than 15 billion transactions annually. The company aims to anticipate disruptions and opportunities in the supply chain, enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and promoting sustainable operations.
This appointment is based on a press release statement issued by E2open Parent Holdings, Inc.
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