{"id":14152,"date":"2024-10-21T16:29:42","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T16:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.skillnetinc.com\/?post_type=news&p=14152"},"modified":"2026-01-22T14:49:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:49:32","slug":"skillnet-solutions-strengthens-leadership-team-with-key-appointments-to-drive-innovation-and-strategic-growth-in-commerce-technology","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/dev.skillnetinc.com\/es\/resources\/news\/skillnet-solutions-strengthens-leadership-team-with-key-appointments-to-drive-innovation-and-strategic-growth-in-commerce-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"SkillNet Solutions Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments to Drive Innovation and Strategic Growth in Commerce Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"

[San Jose, CA] \u2013 [October 22, 2024]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SkillNet Solutions<\/u><\/a>, Makers of Modern Commerce and a global leader in digital transformation is excited to announce two key leadership appointments as part of its ongoing strategy to expand its presence in Gen AI\/AI and commerce technologies. These new roles are set to accelerate the company\u2019s innovation and strategic initiatives for the coming year, reinforcing its leadership in digital transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prakash Chandra Appointed as Chief Technology Officer (CTO)<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To support SkillNet in its next phase of growth, Prakash Chandra<\/a><\/strong> has been appointed as Chief Technology Officer. Prakash brings over 25 years of experience in technology strategy, innovation, and leadership, with a strong focus on cloud architecture, digital transformation, and AI-driven solutions. He joins SkillNet from PwC, where he was Managing Director and CTO, overseeing the development of PwC’s Gen AI platform, which is used by thousands of associates globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his new role, Prakash will be responsible for driving the development of AI-powered solutions for clients and advancing SkillNet\u2019s Gen AI\/AI adoption across its existing service offerings. Reporting directly to the CEO, Prakash will work closely with other leaders in the company to ensure SkillNet remains at the forefront of innovation in commerce technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prakash Chandra <\/strong>
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Marc Saffer <\/strong>
Strategic Advisor<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Marc Saffer Joins SkillNet as Strategic Advisor<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the new CTO, SkillNet has appointed Marc Saffer<\/a><\/strong> as a Strategic Advisor. Marc is a highly respected retail technology thought leader with over 25 years of experience, having served as CIO at J.Crew<\/strong>, Claire\u2019s<\/strong>, and Duane Reade<\/strong>, as well as in senior leadership roles at Est\u00e9e Lauder<\/strong> and Macy\u2019s<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Strategic Advisor, Marc will support SkillNet\u2019s leadership team in several key areas, including shaping the company\u2019s Commerce and AI\/Gen AI strategy and acting as an evangelist for SkillNet at industry events and on digital channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome both Prakash and Marc to our leadership team as we continue to expand our capabilities in AI\/Gen AI, and commerce technology,<\/em>\u201d said Anurag Mehta<\/strong>, CEO of SkillNet Solutions Inc, at the time of publication. \u201cPrakash\u2019s extensive expertise in digital transformation and AI, combined with Marc\u2019s deep understanding of commerce, will play pivotal roles in supporting SkillNet clients through the next wave of innovation. Their vision and experience will help us strengthen our strategic initiatives and position SkillNet as a leader in modern commerce.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With these key leadership appointments, SkillNet is well-positioned to continue its growth and drive transformative solutions for its clients, ensuring they stay ahead in the rapidly evolving commerce landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the Press Release<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About SkillNet Solutions<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Headquartered in San Jose, CA, SkillNet Solutions is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and system integration services. We help enterprises modernize their omnichannel touchpoints to better engage and transact with their end customers. SkillNet collaborates with top industry players like Algolia, AWS, Cloudinary, commercetools, Contentstack, Mirakl, Oracle Retail, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Salesforce Commerce Cloud, SAP Commerce Cloud, Spryker, and VTEX to deliver modern commerce solutions. These solutions are composable, cloud-native, and headless, and power all business models such as B2C, B2B, B2B2C, and marketplaces. With a track record spanning over two decades, we have partnered with leading brands across North America, EMEA, APAC & LATAM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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