Steven Singer

About Steven Singer

As a technology-first leader & CEO with a proven track record as a CIO and CTO, I specialize in leveraging innovation to drive business transformation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. With over 22 years of experience in distribution, logistics, and enterprise technology, I have consistently aligned technology strategies with business objectives to deliver measurable results and position organizations for long-term success. I lead with a player-coach mentality balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution and thrive as a change agent who transforms challenges into opportunities. As a culture provider, I believe true success comes from fostering innovation, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence. Leadership Highlights: Business Transformation Through Technology – Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives, including e-commerce revitalization, ERP modernization, and IoT-enabled logistics, driving double-digit revenue growth and operational efficiency. Strategic Growth & Integration – Integrated 12 firms, enhancing scalability by 25% and contributing to $51.7M in monthly revenue while building a unified, agile enterprise. Operational Excellence – Reduced inventory discrepancies by 40%, optimized fleet operations for a 150+ truck network, and implemented AI-powered analytics to improve forecasting and decision-making. Culture Builder – Fostered innovation and accountability, modernized HR processes to save $855K annually, and introduced workforce automation to enhance productivity. My CEO Focus: Technology as a Growth Driver – Championing technology as a strategic enabler for business growth and competitive advantage. Player-Coach Leadership – Leading from the front, combining strategic vision with hands-on execution to inspire teams and deliver results. Change Agent for Transformation – Driving enterprise-wide change through M&A, digital transformation, and operational innovation. Culture Provider – Building high-performance teams and fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability. I am passionate about leading organizations at the intersection of technology and business strategy, creating value through innovation, and building teams that deliver transformative results. My vision is to lead as a CEO, leveraging my expertise in technology, M&A, and leadership to drive scalable growth and position companies for success in an ever-evolving digital economy. Let’s connect to discuss technology-driven (Ai) leadership, business transformation, or strategic growth opportunities.

Experience

1. C Suite Growth & Digital Transformation Officer

   Julius Silvert, Inc

   Apr 2024 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   As the technology and strategic leader for a 110+ year-old food distribution company generating hundreds of millions in revenue, I drive enterprise-wide digital transformation, operational efficiency, and scalable growth. With oversight of multiple divisions and national operations, I ensure technology is a business accelerator, aligning IT, e-commerce, and logistics with long-term objectives.Key Leadership & Business Impact: Digital & E-Commerce Transformation, Led a multi-year strategy that revitalized e-commerce, driving an 18% YoY increase in digital sales and laying the groundwork for ERP & WMS modernization. Scalable Workforce & Payroll Modernization, Migrated to Paycom, reducing payroll errors by 90%, increasing employee satisfaction by 30%, and automating workforce operations. Operational Optimization & Fleet Efficiency, Cut inventory discrepancies by 40%, optimized 60+ truck routing, and integrated IoT fleet monitoring, reducing logistics costs. Technology-Driven Growth, Developed a tech roadmap that improved efficiency by 25%, cut holding costs by 15%, and minimized stockouts by 20%. Data-Driven Strategy Execution, Leveraged analytics to enhance decision-making, sales performance, and customer engagement.Leadership & Organizational Impact: Transformational change that scales operations. Cross-functional collaboration across IT, finance & logistics. Customer-first digital strategies that drive growth.I lead high-performing teams and thrive in high-growth environments, where technology, automation, and strategic leadership intersect to drive business transformation and revenue growth.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations

• Drexel University

  BS, Computer Technology & Computer Security

• Harvard Business School Executive Education

  Executive Education Program, Business Administration and Management, General

• Rowan University

  Advanced Computing & Cybersecurity

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Information Systems, Information Systems