Transforming Tomorrow’s Supply Chain with AI
Expertise and Passion
We are a collective of supply chain aficionados, united by our passion and bolstered by decades of experience in supply chain management, artificial intelligence, and cloud technologies. Our commitment goes beyond mere solutions; we aim to propel the industry and your business to unprecedented heights.
Driven by Innovation
Our ethos is shaped by an unyielding dedication to innovation, making supply chain management intuitive and accessible. Firstshift is crafted by visionary thinkers—individuals who see beyond the horizon, engineering solutions that not only solve today’s challenges but also anticipate the needs of tomorrow. Our technology is designed to be powerful yet user-friendly, giving our customers the leverage to outpace competition.
Your Partner in Growth
With Firstshift, you’re not just adopting a platform; you’re gaining a partner committed to unlocking your potential for productivity and profitable growth. Consider us your first choice, the team you call when you’re ready to elevate your operations and explore new opportunities.
Partner with Firstshift
If you’re ready to unleash productivity and fuel profitable growth, think of us as your first choice, the first one you call, the first to show up. Team up with Firstshift—the innovative supply chain platform that will transform your operations from the first shift today and into the possibilities of tomorrow
Meet the Minds Behind FirstShift
Our leadership team brings together decades of experience in AI, supply chain management, and technology innovation. Passionate about driving change, they're the guiding force behind our mission to transform supply chains around the globe.
Padman Ramankutty
Chairman
Padman Ramankutty is a globally recognized expert in leveraging enterprise technology to enhance business performance. With over 25 years of experience in enterprise software and supply chain management (SCM), he has built a reputation as a creative problem solver and trusted advisor to large companies transitioning to globalized supply chain models.
Hari Menon
Chief Executive Officer
As the CEO of Firstshift, Hari Menon drives the company’s strategic vision, product priorities, and go-to-market and growth initiatives. With a successful track record as an accomplished software entrepreneur and supply chain expert, Hari has dedicated the past decade to building AI-based B2B software companies that drive innovation and deliver significant business value.
CP Agrawal
Chief Technology Officer
CP Agrawal leads the charge in leveraging technology to deliver Firstshift’s innovative cloud solution to automate and accelerate supply chain performance. With a wealth of experience in the software industry, CP has held pivotal roles at various companies. As the former CTO of Steelwedge Software, a prominent demand planning and S&OP software provider, he played a key role in its successful acquisition by E2Open.
Sudhakaran Nair
Senior Vice President, Engineering
Sudhakaran Nair is an accomplished executive leader responsible for spearheading the innovation, architecture, design, development, and delivery of the Firstshift SaaS solution platform aimed at automating supply chain planning and enhancing visibility.
Brad Forsythe
Chief Revenue Officer
As the Chief Revenue Officer for Firstshift, Brad Forsythe is focused on accelerating growth from sales activities and developing partnerships. Brad has been a key player at several start-up organizations and held various leadership positions that have focused on delivering Supply Chain solutions to companies throughout his career.
Roger Singh
Chief Customer Officer
Roger Singh is Firstshift's Chief Customer Officer and has global oversight of customers and supply chain solutions. As a supply chain professional with an AI focus and more than 25 years of experience, Roger promotes innovation and customer-centric solutions for optimal operational effectiveness.