The firm will triple the size of its Chicago office in response to strong market demand, as it eyes continued double-digit annual growth in the North American market
ProGlove has appointed Charles Jackson to the role Head of North America to execute on the company’s growth strategy in the North American market.
Jackson was selected to run the North American market due to his deep sector expertise and proven track record in driving strategic market development. In his new role, he will lead the charge in expanding ProGlove’s North American footprint, with a focus on commercializing ProGlove’s data capabilities and a roadmap to drive customer productivity, safety and health use cases.
Jackson, who has relocated from Atlanta to Chicago to take up the role, has previously held various leadership roles, and successfully established footholds in the US market and the broader Americas region for organizations. He was most recently at Pricer Inc. where he grew the business’s sales from $3 million to over $100 million annually, serving retail, manufacturing, and logistics with scalable high-speed wireless displays. He also specializes in complex sales that integrate cutting-edge hardware, cloud-based management SaaS, and scaled deployments.
The Americas, with its vast geographic size, thriving logistics and supply chain ripe for modernization, offers significant growth potential for industrial wearables. According to a recent survey by ProGlove, 46% of US warehouse and logistics executives plan to invest in industrial wearables in the next five years, compared to 40% in the rest of the world. ProGlove is well-positioned to capitalize on this momentum, having already established partnerships with major American automakers including The Big Three, and leading industry players including Staples Inc., GAP, and DHL.
Stefan Lampa, CEO of ProGlove, said: “Charles has demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout his career and an outstanding ability to drive significant growth. With a notable track record, deep logistics and warehouse sector expertise, and extensive experience leading teams to success, Charles is well-prepared to help us expand our reach and enhance our impact in the Americas. His commitment to team building and strategic innovation aligns perfectly with our goals at ProGlove.
“We are looking forward to the new perspective and energy Charles will bring to the team, as well as to our collective efforts of putting people first to provide healthier, safer, and hyper-efficient workplaces.”
Charles Jackson, Head of North America at ProGlove, added: “ProGlove has single-handedly changed the face of warehousing and logistics with its technology. It has already experienced impressive growth in the Americas and has, as a company, evolved far beyond a sophisticated scan device. Today, the organization encompasses an extensive suite of hardware and software solutions, delivering critical actionable insights for businesses across sectors.
“We’ve only scratched the surface of what’s possible here and with rapid industry evolution, the future will extend far beyond wearables. I’m excited to be joining ProGlove as we embark on this journey to solidify our dominance in the North American market, and to unveil more groundbreaking innovation in the year ahead.”
