Tecsys Inc., a global leader in supply chain management solutions, today announced the appointment of Rex Ahlstrom as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), effective today. Ahlstrom brings over 25 years of experience in harnessing the power of data to create business value, Tecsys noted.
The supply chain management software company, whose multiple applications include warehouse management system (WMS) software, added that Ahlstrom's background in operational leadership, data strategy and technology product management will support Tecsys as it continues to innovate and grow.
“Rex’s extensive expertise in driving digital transformation and fostering innovation is a perfect fit for our vision at Tecsys,” said Peter Brereton, president and CEO of Tecsys. “His proven track record working with SaaS organizations to secure strategic partnerships and leverage AI to extract value from data will be instrumental in advancing our growth and enhancing our customer experience.”
“I am thrilled to join Tecsys and look forward to contributing to the company’s mission of delivering innovative supply chain solutions,” said Ahlstrom. “Tecsys’ commitment to excellence and its customer-centric approach align perfectly with my professional values and vision for the future.”
Before joining Tecsys, Ahlstrom served as CTO and EVP of Innovation and Growth at Syniti where he led the global Product and Engineering organization, successfully transitioning the company from a perpetual software business model to a SaaS product and ARR model. Prior to Syniti, Ahlstrom founded and led SOALogix, which was acquired by SAP, and built MSI Software from the ground up, achieving significant market penetration.
Ahlstrom's credentials include notable roles at SAP, TeleSciences CO Systems, Defense Systems Incorporated, Westinghouse Electric Corporation and SGS Thomson, where he led numerous high-impact projects and initiatives. He is recognized as an industry expert, an IBM Champion, and a member of the MindShare Alumni Network.
Ahlstrom will collaborate across the enterprise to lead global initiatives and strategic business activities that maximize the value of Tecsys’ evolving SaaS offering and growing data capabilities, Tecsys added. Ahlstrom holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University.