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FORT WASHINGTON, Pa. — Amtech Software, the leading software platform for the packaging industry, today announced key additions to its leadership team as the company accelerates innovation, expands its product portfolio, and enhances customer success initiatives.

With strong backing and continued investment, Amtech is doubling down on innovation, customer success, and operational excellence to support its global packaging customers. The new appointments strengthen Amtech’s leadership team to scale, while maintaining continuity of its mission and culture. These additions reflect the company’s commitment to growth and customer-first innovation.

said Chuck Schneider, CEO of Amtech Software. “

Amtech Software appointed Vinod Kumar as Chief People & Culture Officer, underscoring the company’s commitment to expanding its team and investing in a strong people and culture foundation.

Kumar brings over 20 years of international HR leadership experience, having led talent strategy, employee engagement, and organizational transformation at private equity-backed and multinational software companies. Most recently, he served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Khoros, where he oversaw global talent development

At Amtech, Vinod will lead the development of a global talent strategy, shape a high-performance culture, and strengthen Amtech’s ability to scale as a global enterprise. In addition to his global talent role, he is responsible for overseeing and building out Amtech’s operations in India.

Vinod holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Bangalore University and a Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from XLRI, Jamshedpur.

Amtech Software has appointed Kostas Vassilakis as Senior Vice President of Technology as part of a strategic reorganization to strengthen its product and technology focus. To maximize growth, Amtech has split its product and technology functions: Danna Nelson, SVP of Products, will lead product strategy and customer insight, while Kostas will drive technology innovation, cloud migration, security, and AI capabilities.

Vassilakis is a senior technology executive with more than 30 years of experience leading digital transformation and platform modernization. He has held leadership roles at PartsTech, Roofstock, Chewy, and Staples, where he delivered large-scale SaaS programs, built global engineering organizations, and ensured best-in-class system resilience and availability.

He holds advanced degrees in Computer Science from Yale University and Applied Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University, and a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Crete.

At Amtech, Kostas will focus on scaling product delivery and building a world-class technology team to deliver expanded capabilities to customers worldwide. His commitment to building upon the company’s engineering excellence will help drive Amtech’s innovation, cloud migration, security, and AI capabilities even further.

Amtech Software also welcomed Cory King as Senior Vice President of Customer Operations, reinforcing its commitment to delivering best-in-class support and services for its global customer base.

King brings more than 20 years of experience managing customer operations across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, having held senior roles at Aptean, Finastra, FIS, and Oracle.

In his new role, King will oversee the refinement of Amtech’s customer operations framework, focusing on integrating teams, processes, and technology to enhance client value and support sustainable growth. He will also build out a dedicated customer success group to deliver an exceptional experience to Amtech customers worldwide.

Amtech appointed Joe Buckley as Director of Strategic Programs, reinforcing its focus on execution excellence and disciplined growth. Joe brings a diverse background in strategy and transformation, having developed high-performing teams and guided organizations through complex business challenges. His work has centered on driving growth, leading transformation initiatives, and improving performance through data-driven strategies

Prior to Amtech, Joe served at Boston Consulting Group, advising public and commercial clients on digital, technology, and business transformation. Earlier in his career, he was a U.S. Navy Submarine Officer, with tours aboard the USS Alaska and in staff roles within the Office of Legislative Affairs.

Amazfit welcomes back Hunter McIntyre and expands its elite athlete team for the 2025/26 HYROX season with Rich Ryan, Joanna Wietrzyk, Emilie Dahmen, and Linda Meier

MILPITAS, Calif. — Amazfit, a leading global smart wearables brand by Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP), and the Official Timing & Wearable Partner of HYROX, today announced the expansion of its HYROX athlete roster, with Hunter McIntyre (USA) returning for another season and four standout competitors joining the team: Rich Ryan (USA), Joanna Wietrzyk (Australia), Emilie Dahmen (Netherlands), and Linda Meier (Germany).

This roster reflects Amazfit’s commitment to supporting both proven champions and emerging talent in functional fitness racing, while integrating athlete feedback directly into product innovation.

This roster reflects Amazfit’s commitment to supporting both proven champions and emerging talent in functional fitness racing, while integrating athlete feedback directly into product innovation.

– Widely regarded as the face of HYROX, McIntyre remains one of the sport’s most dominant and influential athletes. A multiple-time champion with a loyal fanbase, he continues to push boundaries in competition and beyond, leading training camps and outdoor adventure races. McIntyre has been instrumental in Amazfit product development, relying on the rugged

to fuel his relentless pursuit of podium finishes.

– Known for his data-driven approach and coaching influence, Ryan brings dual impact as an elite competitor and educator. One of the fastest men on the HYROX course, he pairs his athlete achievements with seminars and coaching through his RMR training company. Ryan’s deep demand for precision aligns seamlessly with Amazfit’s

, making him a trusted partner in advancing performance metrics for athletes everywhere.

– A breakout star from Australia, Wietrzyk stunned the HYROX community with a second-place finish in Chicago. A former competitive tennis player, she is quickly emerging as a top contender across solo and doubles formats. Wietrzyk, who will be sporting the

, values her close collaboration with Amazfit’s sports marketing team and is poised to elevate both her career and the brand’s visibility globally.

– One of the sport’s most exciting rising stars, Dahmen captured attention by winning two HYROX races in her debut season and finishing sixth at the World Championships. Still early in her career, she represents the next generation of HYROX talent. Dahmen’s embrace of Amazfit wearables, specifically the

, makes her a natural fit for the team as she continues her rapid ascent.

– The reigning HYROX World Champion, Meier delivered a career-defining performance in Chicago to secure her title. Already a respected competitor, her consistency and professionalism make her an invaluable ambassador. Meier relies on the

for advanced data insights, helping her balance performance and recovery at the highest level.

“Our partnership with HYROX is about helping athletes maximize every moment of training, performance, and recovery,” said Scott Shepley, Head of Global Marketing of Amazfit. “By signing a roster that blends world champions with promising new talent, we’re reinforcing Amazfit’s role as the performance partner of choice for athletes who trust data to fuel their goals.”

As part of Team Amazfit, these athletes will contribute to product testing, content storytelling, and community engagement, ensuring Amazfit continues to deliver cutting-edge tools that meet the evolving demands of functional fitness athletes.

Athletes and fans can explore Amazfit’s full range of smart wearables — including the T-Rex series, Balance 2, Active 2, and Helio Strap — at www.amazfit.com, and follow the brand’s HYROX journey throughout the 2025/26 season.

Amazfit, a leading global smart wearable brand focused on health and fitness, is part of Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP), a health technology company with its principal office based in Gorinchem, the Netherlands. Zepp Health operates as a distributed organization, with team members and offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and other global markets.