Berkeley, Calif. – (September 17, 2024) – Ambi Robotics, the industry leader in AI-powered robotic sorting solutions for supply chain operations, announces that two company leaders have been named winners of the Supply & Demand Chain Executive 2024 Women in Supply Chain Awards. Vice President of Finance Sandra Kazee has been named a “Trailblazer” who paves the way for future females in logistics, and Head of People Emily Yost has been named a “Rising Star” based on her achievements, hard work, and vision shaping the supply chain network. 

“We are deeply proud of Sandra and Emily for being recognized as leaders in the supply chain industry,” said Jim Liefer, CEO of Ambi Robotics. “Their exceptional leadership, dedication, and innovative spirit drive the industry and our company forward – paving the way for future generations of women in supply chain roles.”

Sandra Kazee, VP of Finance: Trailblazer Award Winner

Sandra’s impact on the supply chain transcends numbers and spreadsheets; it weaves a narrative of support and success for those who rely on Ambi Robotics’ AI-powered solutions. Sandra has achieved a robust career spanning over two decades at leading companies such as KPMG, WalMart, and UPS. Sandra leverages her financial acumen and leadership to drive operational excellence. Notably, she increased access to Ambi Robotics’ technology through the Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, which lowers barriers to entry for supply chain businesses wishing to invest in robotics. Sandra remains steadfast in prioritizing the needs of warehouse workers, ensuring to provide the tools and support systems needed to succeed.

“I’ve had the honor of working alongside Sandra for many years across four companies, including Walmart and UPS,” says Jim Liefer, CEO of Ambi Robotics. “I have always admired how she masters detailed financial acumen and strong business-minded leadership skills, dedicated to empowering diverse teams.”

Sandra is the visionary financial strategist behind Ambi Robotics’ innovative approach to increasing accessibility to technology through the Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model. By pioneering initiatives that lower barriers for supply chain businesses looking to invest in robotics, Sandra has redefined standards within the automation and logistics industry. Her distinctiveness is not only shown by her financial acumen but also by her dedication to empowering warehouse workers across the nation.

Emily Yost, Head of People: Rising Star Award Winner

Emily is a powerhouse at Ambi Robotics, demonstrating versatility and dedication across all projects and initiatives. An outstanding achievement is her optimization of Ambi Robotics’ hiring strategies. Emily implemented meticulous hiring practices, standardizing processes and emphasizing a culture fit that has fostered a diverse talent pool, keeping Ambi Robotics at the forefront of inclusion and innovation. 

“As Head of People, Emily is a champion for our most precious assets – our people,” says Jim Liefer, CEO of Ambi Robotics. “Emily has an unrivaled passion for people, driving a culture of innovation that empowers our team, our customers, and our end-users to handle more.”

Beyond recruiting world-class talent, Emily serves as the definition of “wearing multiple hats.” She spearheads initiatives spanning office culture, employee well-being, professional development, and leveling processes. For example, under her guidance, Ambi Robotics implemented a flexible workplace and PTO policy, and developed a schedule of team workshops including “how to give and receive feedback.” Her workplace improvements have fostered a culture of trust, innovation, empathy, and focus.

Read more about the award on Supply & Demand Chain Executive here. The full list of 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award Winners can be found here. 

About Ambi Robotics
Ambi Robotics is an artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics company developing advanced solutions that scale ecommerce operations to meet demand while empowering humans to handle more. The company’s industry-leading AI operating system, AmbiOS, leverages proprietary simulation-to-reality (Sim2Real) technology to operate highly-dexterous robotic systems. Founded in 2018, the world’s top roboticists, AI researchers, and leading business professionals work together to build the supply chain’s most valued systems. The company is located in Berkeley, Calif. For more information, please visit www.ambirobotics.com.