Hai Robotics has strengthened its leadership team in the Americas by appointing Alan Berstein as General Manager for Latin America and Paul Pendleton as Vice President of Delivery. This strategic expansion, announced recently, is designed to improve customer support and accelerate growth in the warehouse automation sector. The appointments come in response to the rising demand for flexible automation solutions across the region, underscoring the company's commitment to investing in talent to meet evolving market needs.
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Original from hairobotics.com: Hai Robotics Expands Americas Leadership Team to Support Continued Customer Growth
Hai Robotics Expands Americas Leadership Team to Support Continued Customer Growth
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