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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.
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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.
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“Amtech is entering an exciting new chapter, and I remain focused on helping our customers grow their businesses,”
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said Chuck Schneider, CEO of Amtech Software. “
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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.”
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Leadership Additions to Amtech Software
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Vinod Kumar – Chief People & Culture Officer
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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.
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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
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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.
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Vinod holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Bangalore University and a Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from XLRI, Jamshedpur.
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“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
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Kostas Vassilakis – SVP, Technology
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“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
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Cory King – SVP, Customer Operations
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“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
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Joe Buckley – Director of Strategic Programs
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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
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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.