cyngn-logo-color
  • Our Solutions
    • Autonomous Tugger
    • Autonomous Stockchaser
    • Autonomous Forklift
    • Solutions for OEMs
    • Consultation
    • Autonomous Fleet Management System (AFMS)
    • Deployment
    • Robotics as a Service
  • Industries
    • Logistics & 3PLs
    • Manufacturing
    • Mining
  • Company
    • About Us
    • Careers
    • Roadshow
    • Contact Us
    • Press Releases
    • Blog
  • Investor Relations
  • Resources
    • Most Recent
    • ROI Calculator
    • Product Videos
    • FAQ
Request a Consultation
Back to all articles

Robotics Veteran, Chris Wright, Joins Cyngn as Head of Sales

Cyngn appoints Chris Wright as Head of Sales, with 30+ years' experience in sales, specifically in the robotics and manufacturing space.

Cyngn
Jan 20, 2023
Press Releases
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share on Twitter
  • Email Us

MENLO PARK, Calif. January 19th, 2023. Cyngn Inc. (the “Company” or “Cyngn”) (NASDAQ: CYN), a developer of innovative autonomous driving software solutions for industrial and commercial applications, today announced the appointment of Chris Wright as Head of Sales. Wright has over 30 years of experience in sales, bringing a wealth of knowledge and industry expertise in both robotics and manufacturing.

Chris Wright brings extensive experience and sales leadership in the robotics industry. Most notably, Wright served as Vice President of Sales from 2017 to 2022 at Brain Corp, a robotic AI software company that powers autonomous mobile robots for commercial, public spaces. During his tenure at Brain Corp, Wright worked with both direct customers as well as numerous OEM partners, resulting in the successful sale of thousands of autonomous mobile robots over his 5 years. Moreover, in this role, Wright was instrumental in securing partnerships with major retailers such as Kroger, along with various OEM partners in the commercial and industrial spaces, including Minuteman, Tennant, and Kärcher North America. As a result, Brain Corp’s robotic fleet reached a milestone in 2021 of 100 billion square feet covered autonomously.

Lior Tal, CEO and Chairman of Cyngn states, “We are pleased to welcome Chris Wright to the Cyngn team. Chris’s deep understanding of the robotics industry and its trends will be critical as we execute on our strategic goals toward scaled commercialization. We are confident that his extensive expertise in successfully selling thousands of robots to customers and OEM partners in his previous roles will drive growth and make a significant impact on Cyngn’s sales efforts.”

Wright adds, “It’s an exciting time for me to join Cyngn’s leadership team, during this crucial stage in the Company’s growth. Industrial automation is rapidly evolving in response to major challenges facing organizations today, from labor shortages to increased consumer demand, and Cyngn’s vehicle solutions address these issues head-on.”

Prior to joining Cyngn, Wright served as Cleaning Head of Innovation and Robotics for the Americas at ISS, a leading workplace experience and facility management company. In this role, Wright focused on the viability and integration of robotics and autonomy into existing and future ISS clients’ business models, gaining hands-on experience with a broad range of robotic applications. In addition, Wright’s prior experience includes working at Kärcher North America, a manufacturer of commercial, industrial, and consumer cleaning equipment and technologies, for 14 years. In his most recent position, he held the role of Senior Director of Sales. Here, Chris helped to build the BSC division, helping to grow the company's sales from around $2 million to over $15 million during his time.

 

About Cyngn

Cyngn develops and deploys scalable, differentiated autonomous vehicle technology for industrial organizations. Cyngn’s self-driving solutions allow existing workforces to increase productivity and efficiency. The Company addresses significant challenges facing industrial organizations today, such as labor shortages, costly safety incidents, and increased consumer demand for eCommerce.

Cyngn’s DriveMod Kit can be installed on new industrial vehicles at end of line or via retrofit, empowering customers to seamlessly adopt self-driving technology into their operations without high upfront costs or the need to completely replace existing vehicle investments.

Cyngn’s flagship product, its Enterprise Autonomy Suite, includes DriveMod (autonomous vehicle system), Cyngn Insight (customer-facing suite of AV fleet management, teleoperation, and analytics tools), and Cyngn Evolve (internal toolkit that enables Cyngn to leverage data from the field for artificial intelligence, simulation, and modeling).

Find Cyngn on:

  • Website: https://cyngn.com
  • Twitter: http://twitter.com/cyngn
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyngn
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyngnhq

Contacts:

Media Contact: Bill Ong, bill@cyngn.com
Investor Contact: Ben Mimmack, ben.mimmack@cyngn.com

Press Releases

Join Our Newsletter

Listen to Our Podcast

Listen Now

Similar posts

Press Releases

New Revenue Stream and 5,500 Pounds of Towing Capacity: Cyngn Collaborates with Jtec Industries

Cyngn collaborates with Jtec Industries, opening new revenue opportunities and introducing a 5,500-pound towing capacity cart system to end users.

Cyngn Jan 11, 2023
Press Releases

Cyngn to Attend the 2023 PGA Show in Orlando

Cyngn will be attending the 2023 PGA Show in Orlando, Florida with Tomberlin and Columbia Vehicle Group, showcasing our Enterprise Autonomy Suite...

Cyngn Jan 24, 2023
Press Releases

Cyngn Welcomes Sean Stetson as VP of Engineering

Cyngn welcomes Sean Stetson as the VP of Engineering, bringing more than 25 years of experience in commercializing emerging technologies.

Cyngn May 9, 2023
Cyngn Logo

Sign up for our newsletter

1015 O'Brien Drive
Menlo Park, CA 94025

+1 650-924-5905

© Cyngn Inc. 2023 | Privacy Policy

Our Solutions

  • Columbia Stockchaser
  • Autonomous Tugger
  • Autonomous Forklift
  • Solutions for OEMs
  • Cyngn Insight
  • Consultation
  • Deployment
  • Robotics as a Service

Industries

  • Logistics & 3PLs
  • Manufacturing
  • Mining

Company

  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Roadshow
  • Contact Us
  • Press Releases
  • Blog
  • Investor Relations

Resources

  • Most Recent
  • ROI Calculator
  • Product Videos
  • FAQ