Fort Washington, PA – October 9, 2025 – 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.
“Amtech is entering an exciting new chapter, and I remain focused on
helping our customers grow their businesses,”</em >
said Chuck Schneider, CEO of Amtech Software. “Our commitment to growth and customer support has required us to expand our
existing leadership team. “Each of these leaders was carefully chosen for
their experience, expertise, and ability to help us scale. Together, they
bring the right mix of vision and execution to accelerate our vision and
ensure customers remain at the heart of everything we do.”</em >
Leadership Additions to Amtech Software
Vinod Kumar – Chief People & Culture Officer
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’s future depends on the strength of our people and the culture we
build together. I’m passionate about creating an environment where our teams
can thrive and deliver their very best to our customers,” said Vinod
Kumar.</em >
Kostas Vassilakis – SVP, Technology
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.
“The packaging industry is transforming rapidly, and technology is at the
heart of that change. I’m excited to lead Amtech’s efforts in cloud,
security, and AI so that our customers can be more agile, efficient, and
competitive,” said Kostas Vassilakis.</em >
Cory King – SVP, Customer Operations
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.
“Customers are at the heart of Amtech’s mission. My focus is on building
strong, scalable operations that ensure every customer interaction adds
value and strengthens long-term partnerships,” said Cory King.</em >
Joe Buckley – Director of Strategic Programs
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.
Joe holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the U.S. Naval Academy and
an MBA from The Wharton School.
At Amtech, Buckley will lead strategic initiatives that support Amtech’s
vision “to be the global leader in technology and software solutions to the
packaging industry.
“Execution excellence is about turning strategy into tangible results. I
look forward to helping Amtech scale effectively and deliver measurable
outcomes that benefit our customers worldwide,” said Joe Buckley.</em >
About Amtech Software
Amtech Software is a leading provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP),
manufacturing execution systems (MES), and automation software built
specifically for the packaging industry. Amtech serves corrugated, folding
carton, and label converters with integrated solutions that streamline
operations, improve efficiency, and enable digital transformation across the
plant floor and beyond. Learn more at
www.amtechsoftware.com.
Media Contact
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Director of Marketing, Amtech Software
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