ARG Industrial announced the promotion of Mike Powers to the position of chief digital and technology officer, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth. Powers joins the executive team as the fifth member in as many years.
Before joining ARG Industrial, Powers had a successful tenure at Hill & Markes Inc., a janitorial and foodservice distributor based in New York. There, he played a crucial role in piloting their successful e-commerce ventures and creating digital marketing campaigns with industry-leading suppliers. His experience and expertise in digital technology make him a valuable addition to the executive team at ARG Industrial.
Mike Mortensen, the CEO of ARG, expressed excitement about Powers joining the team and emphasized the company’s commitment to bringing new technology-enabled solutions to customers. Powers himself expressed enthusiasm about leading the organization into the next chapter of digital innovation. He highlighted the growing importance of technologies like B2B e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and data analytics in the industry, as well as their potential for future advancement.
Powers started at ARG Industrial in March of 2020 as the director of e-commerce and digital. In that role, he developed and implemented a fully integrated B2B e-commerce platform for customers. He also led the development of digital tools for assembly-focused distributors. As chief digital and technology officer, Powers will continue to push boundaries, embrace innovation
