NuORDER by Lightspeed appoints retail veteran Chris Akrimi as Head of Revenue
NuORDER by Lightspeed, a B2B commerce platform powering wholesale buying and selling, has today announced the appointment of Chris Akrimi as Head of Revenue for Lightspeed B2B / NuORDER.
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.
Prior to this, he was the global Chief Revenue Officer at Joor from October 2019 to October 2023. Akrimi has also held executive leadership positions at Eastpak, where he was Chief Commercial Officer, Scotch & Soda, where he was Senior Vice President Sales, and Ralph Lauren, where he was Sales Director.
Michael Ganci, SVP of B2B Go-to-Market at NuORDER by Lightspeed, said: “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.
“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 added: “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.”
Throughout his decades in the retail industry, Akrimi has executed successful programmes working alongside global companies such as LVMH, Hermès, Richemont, Capri, VF Corp, Chanel, Kering, and Itochu.
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.
