Supply Chain Technology Expert Luis Solana Joins FourKites' Strategic Advisory Council
Throughout his career, Solana has led large-scale physical and digital initiatives across best-in-class brands including Henkel, Bridgestone, Coty, Colgate-Palmolive and DHL. His expertise lies in identifying, developing, and scaling supply chain technology platforms to drive EBITDA growth. Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, Solana has lived across the United States, Mexico and Brazil, bringing valuable multi-cultural perspective to his leadership roles.
"Supply chain automation represents the next wave of competitive advantage for global enterprises," said Solana. "FourKites has built an AI platform that transforms traditional operations into intelligent, self-orchestrating systems. Companies that embrace these autonomous capabilities will significantly outperform those still relying on manual coordination and reactive management approaches."
FourKites' Strategic Advisory Council brings together accomplished supply chain executives with decades of hands-on experience. The Council represents FourKites' commitment to understanding the practical realities supply chain leaders face, ensuring the company's solutions address genuine market needs.
"Luis's cross-industry experience and global perspective bring valuable insights to our Council," said Mathew Elenjickal, Founder and CEO of FourKites. "His expertise in scaling supply chain technology initiatives across diverse organizations aligns perfectly with our mission to transform how enterprises manage complex global operations."
Solana's appointment follows FourKites' evolution beyond real-time visibility to offer the industry's only Intelligent Control Tower™. This platform combines supply chain network data with digital twins and a Digital Workforce of AI agents that autonomously act on visibility data, preventing disruptions before they occur and orchestrating complex supply chain operations.
Solana holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an industrial engineering degree from Universidad Panamericana. He is accredited by Harvard Business School Executive Education in Foundations of Private Equity and Venture Capital, and in Competing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. His professional affiliations include membership in the Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA), Private Directors Association (PDA), Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), and Blackmore Connects (BMC). He is also affiliated with Tompkins Ventures as Business Partner and Coach, and with Ceiba Capital Partners and Cambridge Capital as a Private Equity Operating Advisor. Luis is also an Investor in Latino entrepreneurial ventures, as a Limited Partner in Angeles Ventures fund, and as an independent investor in Angeles Investors.
FourKites' customer co-innovation approach has defined the company since its founding. Through initiatives like the FourKites IdeaExchange, customer challenges directly shape the company's product roadmap, with more than 60% of features originating from customer suggestions. This collaborative approach has produced breakthrough solutions, enabling FourKites to transform how enterprises manage their supply chains.
About FourKites
FourKites ®, the leader in AI-driven supply chain transformation for global enterprises and pioneer of real-time visibility, turns supply chain data into automated action. FourKites' Intelligent Control Tower™ breaks down enterprise silos by creating a real-time digital twin of orders, shipments, inventory and assets. This comprehensive view, combined with AI-powered digital workers, enables companies to prevent disruptions, automate routine tasks, and optimize performance across their supply chain. FourKites processes over 3.2 million supply chain events daily — from purchase orders to final delivery — helping 1,600+ global brands prevent disruptions, make faster decisions and move from reactive tracking to proactive supply chain orchestration.
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