New executive leadership team and Strategic Advisory Board position the company for its next phase of growth as retailers increasingly seek AI-powered solutions to improve operational performance, inventory visibility and store execution.
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky., June 25, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL), today announced the appointment of retail industry veteran John Gehre as Chief Executive Officer, alongside expanded leadership roles for Chris Green and Paul Ambruso, and the formation of the company's inaugural Strategic Advisory Board.
The appointments mark a milestone in the company's development, as retailers increasingly seek AI-powered retail intelligence solutions to improve inventory visibility, operational execution and business performance. Building on its foundation as a pioneer in autonomous retail robotics, Badger Technologies continues to expand its capabilities, leveraging robotics and AI to transform operational data into actionable insights that improve execution, accelerate decision-making and drive stronger business outcomes.
John Gehre Appointed Chief Executive Officer
Gehre brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience spanning merchandising, inventory management, supply chain and store operations for top retailers, including Bass Pro Shops, Michaels, The Container Store and H-E-B. Throughout his career, he has led large-scale transformation initiatives that improved operational performance, enhanced customer experiences and drove profitable growth.
As CEO, Gehre will lead Badger Technologies' next phase of growth, focused on accelerating innovation across the robotics and AI capabilities that power the company's retail intelligence solutions, strengthening customer relationships and expanding adoption of its platform across the retail industry.
"Having spent more than two decades on the frontlines of large retail organizations, I've seen firsthand how difficult it can be to make the right decisions when information is fragmented across teams, systems and stores," said Gehre. "Retailers are entering a new era where robotics and AI are moving from experimentation to operational necessity. What attracted me to Badger Technologies is its ability to turn operational data into actionable intelligence—helping retailers see around corners, align teams, and act with greater confidence."
"The company has built a strong foundation and earned the trust of leading retailers, and I'm excited to build on that momentum as we expand our impact and help make intelligence a strategic advantage for every retailer—from the store floor to the executive suite."