aim10x Executive Council adds an experienced IT leader motivated by sustainable transformation

DALLAS, TX – April 21, 2022 – o9 Solutions, the leading AI-powered integrated business planning platform, welcomes a pioneer of transformative technologies and sustainable supply chains.

Pierre Liautaud was most recently EVP at KONE, and before that in leading roles at Microsoft and IBM. His business experience spans over 40 years in sales, marketing, and general management roles, with the past 20 years as a senior executive in both IT and Industrial sectors. 

During his tenures at both IBM and Microsoft, Pierre advised global enterprises about the disruptive and transformative impact of technology on processes, people, and organizations to drive business success. At IBM, Pierre led the global e-commerce marketing initiative and later became Industry GM for Global Electronics. At Microsoft, Pierre led the Enterprise & Partner Group for EMEA and then moved to Area Vice President for Western Europe.

As Executive Vice President for South Europe, Middle East, and Africa and a member of the KONE Executive Board between 2011 and 2021, Pierre made significant contributions to the company’s strategic agenda, such as the extension of KONE’s geographical footprint in the Middle East and Africa as well the transformation of KONE Customer Experience. Pierre says: 

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About the aim10x Executive Council

The aim10x Executive Council is a network of visionary leaders who have built significant operating experience at some of the world’s largest companies. Together they will set the vision for all aspects of an integrated enterprise—from supply chain to finance, sales, and product development, which will lead to global enterprises that are more efficient, sustainable, and profitable. It is part of the broader ‘aim10x’ initiative sponsored by o9 Solutions, which aims to empower a global community of professionals who are dedicated to digitally transforming planning and decision-making capabilities. The aim10x Executive Council members are sharing their insights about leadership, strategy, change management, and Digital Transformation journeys through the aim10x Webinars, aim10x Podcasts, and aim10x Innovators Network.

For additional information, visit the website of the aim10x Executive Council.

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