Gerber Technology, a leader in integrated software and automation solutions for the apparel and industrial markets, has appointed Mohit Uberoi as a new CEO, as part of a succession plan, to succeed retiring Mike Elia effective today. Elia will join Gerber Technology’s Board of Directors continuing to provide leadership and ongoing counsel.

“Working with the Gerber team has been a tremendous honour. I am proud of what our global team has accomplished and I look forward to serving Gerber and Mohit as a Board member,” commented Mike Elia.

“We thank Mike for his vision and the success he has brought to Gerber,” said Eric Baroyan, AIP Partner. “Mohit will be a great addition to the Gerber management team and will carry out the strategic vision set in place when AIP acquired Gerber.”

Mohit Uberoi

“I am inspired to join a company that has a long-standing history of innovation dating back to its founder, Joseph Gerber. Joining an industry leading company, that is financially strong with innovative product roadmaps driven by customer insight, is truly a blessing,” said Mohit Uberoi. “My vision for Gerber is to continue to help customers Embrace Their Digital Reality with products that accelerate speed to market.”

Prior to joining Gerber, Mohit Uberoi has served as President and CEO of Goss International and B&W MEGTEC. He has a proven track record of guiding companies to achieve their strategic initiatives, driving technology solutions, building great management teams, and creating value for all stakeholders.

Mohit Uberoi has also worked in research and new business development for W.R. Grace & Co., a diversified industrial conglomerate. Mohit earned a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology before moving to the US to pursue his doctorate in chemical engineering from the University of Arizona.

Gerber Technology

Gerber Technology delivers software and automation solutions that help apparel and industrial customers improve their manufacturing and design processes and more effectively manage and connect the supply chain, from product development and production to retail and the end customer.

Gerber serves 78,000 customers in 130 countries, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies in apparel and accessories, home and leisure, transportation, packaging and sign and graphics. The company develops and manufactures its products from various locations in the US and Canada and has additional manufacturing capabilities in China.

Based in Connecticut in the USA, Gerber Technology is owned by AIP, a New York based, global private equity firm specialising in the technology sector.

www.gerbertechnology.com