Swisslog Logistics Automation Americas Appoints Tom Drivas As VP of Integrated Systems for E- Commerce/Retail

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Swisslog Logistics Automation Americas Appoints Tom Drivas As VP of Integrated Systems for E- Commerce/Retail

Swisslog Logistics 161 Enterprise Drive Newport News, VA 23603 Tel. +1 (757)-820-3400 Press release Swisslog Logistics Automation Americas Appoints Tom Drivas as VP of Integrated Systems for E- Commerce/Retail. Newport News, VA, November 15, 2018 – Swisslog Logistics Automation Americas, leading provider of best-in-class intralogistics solutions, has appointed Tom Drivas as Vice President of Integrated Systems for the E- Commerce/Retail business unit, which designs, develops and implements warehouse and distribution automation and software. Drivas joins Swisslog after more than 20 years of experience in the material handling industry, having previously served in sales and management positions with Dematic, Wynright, and most recently, enVista, where he led the design solutions practice that provides supply chain and logistics consulting services. John Dillon, Vice President of Swisslog’s E-Commerce/Retail business said, “Tom’s track record of success in the industry speaks for itself. In his new role, he will manage our Sales organization and I am confident that he will build on the strong demand we are experiencing for our advanced, goods- to-person technologies, including mobile robotics. Meeting the evolving demands of fulfillment operations who are dealing with more piece picking, shorter windows to fill orders and a tight labor market is what drives our organization and Tom shares our passion.” Drivas earned his undergraduate degree from The University of Chicago and his Human Resources Management Certification from DePaul University. Contact Swisslog Americas Tom Rentschler Phone: +1 757-820-3469 Email: [email protected] About Swisslog Logistics Automation We shape the future of intralogistics with robotic, data-driven and flexible automated solutions that achieve exceptional value for our customers. Swisslog helps forward-thinking companies optimize the performance of their warehouses and distribution centers with future-ready automation systems and software. Our integrated offering includes consulting, system design and implementation, and lifetime customer support in more than 50 countries. Swisslog is a member of the KUKA Group, a leading global supplier of intelligent automation solutions with more than 14,000 employees worldwide. www.swisslog.com 1/1 .

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