Omar Akilah

Omar Akilah is an experienced executive in product strategy and development, currently serving as Corporate Vice President for Product Strategy and Commerce Products at Blue Yonder since July 2020. Omar held the position of Senior Vice President & Head of Product at Yantriks from March 2018 to December 2023, focusing on enhancing customer experience through advanced supply chain technologies and AI-driven solutions. Prior to that, Omar was Vice President of Product Development at GrandCanals, where strategic innovations in SaaS fulfillment intelligence were achieved before the company's acquisition by C.H. Robinson. Earlier roles include Director of Fulfillment Experience Transformation at Target, where Omar drove improvements in guest fulfillment, and various managerial positions at Apple overseeing global logistics programs. Omar's foundational experience began at Ingram Micro, with roles related to client engagement and commerce consulting. Omar earned a BA in International Relations/Political Science from UC Irvine.