AugerA startup building logistics and supply chain software, has announced Yuqing Sun as its Chief Data and AI Capability Officer. Sun joins the Bellevue, Wash.-based company from Johnson & Johnson where he spent nearly 20 years in a variety of supply chain, analytics and data science roles.
“Yuking brings deep technical chops, operational scar tissue, and the calmness that only comes from seeing every kind of supply-chain fire drill,” said Dave Clark, Auger’s founder and CEO and a former Amazon executive.
clerk Note that While at Johnson & Johnson, Sun “worked to modernize one of the most complex supply chains on the planet through data and AI innovation. He built and scaled more than 30 AI-powered products across optimization, simulation, IoT, machine learning, computer vision — you name it.”
Auger was hired last month Justin Hastings As chief AI economist. The company, ranked No. 48 on the GeekWire 200 list of top Pacific Northwest startups, raised a $100 million Series A round last December.
– Amy HarrisIt has a new director of public policy and government relations Washington Technology Industries Association (WTIA).
For the past nine years, Harris has been a principal for Red Strategy, which bills itself as “fundraising consulting and event planning for right-of-center candidates and organizations.” He also served as an executive assistant to two members of Congress.
Randa Minkarah, CEO of the WTIA Consortium, praised Harris’ “deep experience in bipartisan coalition-building, strategic advocacy, and navigating the complex political landscape,” noting that skills will be helpful in her work in Washington state and the nation’s capital.
Tech Moves
– Mark BrownA former Microsoft corporate vice president who led acquisitions of companies including LinkedIn, GitHub and Minecraft, has joined the board of directors. synchroA software platform for IT professionals
Seattle-based Brown has been with Microsoft for more than two decades, managing more than 185 acquisitions and 80 equity investments.
– Pyramid communicationA longtime Seattle-area public relations firm, Nam Emily Ryan As its first CEO. Ryan was with Pyramid for almost 14 years before taking up a year-long role as Chief Communications Officer at Our Children’s Trust in 2024.
During a turbulent time in the world, Pyramid is doubling down on our commitment to support change-makers leading bold steps for a better world,” the company said. has been posted on LinkedIn. “Emily’s trusted, creative leadership will sustain our team and our clients as we continue to work with all of you…”
– Carbon DirectThe recent acquisition of climate technology startup Pachama, a carbon management firm based in New York and Seattle, has announced two leadership hires.
- Greg FitzgeraldBased in Vancouver, BC, is now vice president of supply and will help companies source and commercialize carbon credits by purchasing them to offset their emissions.
- Diego Saez GilCo-founder and former CEO of Pachama, has assumed the role of Senior Vice President of Strategic Engagement and is based in the Bay Area.