E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Andrew Appel as its new chief executive officer. Appel has served as e2open?s interim CEO since October, bringing over 25 years of executive leadership experience, most recently as president and CEO of software and business intelligence leader IRI for nearly a decade. Appel is an accomplished business leader, CEO, and trusted advisor with extensive experience in the technology industry as well as proven expertise in business strategy, innovation, and growth.

During his tenure at IRI (now Circana), a leading provider of big data, software, predictive analytics, and insights for the world?s top fast-moving consumer goods brands, retailers, and media companies, he oversaw the launch of multiple transformative initiatives that repositioned the company as the innovation and market leader. Prior to joining IRI, he served as chief revenue officer of Accretive Health, chief operating officer of Aon, and was a senior partner at McKinsey & Company. Appel was an active e2open advisory board member for more than a year before being named interim, and now permanent CEO.