PHILADELPHIA, March 7, 2024 - Chain.io, a cloud-based integration platform that connects systems for better control of supply chain data, today announced the promotions of Christa Hinkel to Chief of Staff and Liz Thorkelson to Vice President of Finance and Administration. Their leadership will enhance strategic alignment, operational efficiency, financial health, and innovation within Chain.io.
The supply chain and logistics industry faces ongoing challenges, including technological disruption, regulatory changes, and the need for sustainability. Christa and Liz will continue to serve on a strong and experienced leadership team, positioning Chain.io to navigate ongoing industry challenges, adapt to market shifts, and help our customers seize opportunities that arise from these changes.
"Christa and Liz have been instrumental in the growth of Chain.io, embodying our core values and driving significant improvements across the company," said Brian Glick, Chain.io's CEO. "Their leadership ensures we remain at the forefront of supply chain innovation, providing our customers and partners with unparalleled service and stability."
Christa has spent over six years at Chain.io and has served as the VP of Customer Success, VP of Professional Services, and now as the Chief of Staff. In her new role, Christa will ensure that Chain.io's strategic initiatives are aligned across all departments so the company maintains a focused direction for more efficient operations, product growth, and customer experience.
"As Chief of Staff at Chain.io, I look forward to collaborating with a fantastic Leadership team, to help strategize and lead initiatives to deliver value for both our customers and partners" shared Christa Hinkel. "Ultimately, we want to focus on solving real world business problems related to moving data across the Supply chain and logistics industry."
Liz has spent over two years at Chain.io and previously served as the Director of Finance. In her new role as VP of Finance and Administration, Liz will continue to drive FP&A activities, manage cost efficiencies, and oversee compliance, ensuring sustainable growth for Chain.io.
"Being appointed VP of Finance and Administration is a tremendous opportunity to bolster our financial framework and operational efficiency to support sustainable growth. By optimizing costs and ensuring compliance, I'll help to drive our mission forward, enhancing the service quality for our partners," shared Liz Thorkelson, VP of Finance and Administration at Chain.io. "This position allows me to contribute to Chain.io's resilience and innovation in the logistics sector, ensuring we remain at the forefront of supply chain solutions."
About Chain.io:
Chain.io connects systems used by shippers, forwarders, agents, and carriers to simplify complex supply chains. With our integrations to leading supply chain technology providers, we make it easy to automate your logistics and gain valuable freight insights, all in one enterprise-grade platform. Learn more at www.chain.io.
