Printful and Printify Announce Strategic Leadership Team and New Board for the Merged Company

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Printful and Printify Announce Strategic Leadership Team and New Board for the Merged Company

2024-11-20 23:41 Last Updated At：23:50

RIGA, Latvia & CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 20, 2024--

Printful and Printify, two pioneering technology platforms, have announced their merger and unveiled the leadership team for the newly unified company. Alex Saltonstall, formerly CEO of Printful, will lead as the CEO of the merged company, while Anastasija Oleinika, CEO of Printify, will take on the role of President and Head of Platform. The strategic leadership team, composed of executives from both companies, officially begins its joint work today, November 20th.

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Jānis (James) Berdigans, Co-Founder, Printify: “Our newly formed A-team of superheroes is ready to embark on its mission to deliver even more exceptional innovation and experiences to our existing and future customers.”

Lauris Liberts, Co-Founder, Printful: “This is an exciting moment for us. We truly believe that this newly formed management team will elevate the company and the industry to new heights. Alex’s strategic vision will guide the unified organization, while Anastasija will focus on platform strategy and operations, driving integration priorities and enhancing brand and technology strategies. Together with the combined talent from both companies, we’re excited about our new team.”

Alex Saltonstall, CEO: “I’m thrilled by the strategic opportunity in front of us. Our focus will be on strengthening relationships with customers, partners, and other stakeholders to drive growth and long-term success. In parallel we will start with the incredible talent from both companies and develop a world-class team, while fostering a strong and empowered company culture. Together, we’ll build a unique company known for enabling the long-term growth of our merchants and clients with innovative and unparalleled solutions.”

Anastasija Oleinika, President and Head of Platform: “My passion has always been about creating seamless, user-friendly experiences that remove barriers and unlock opportunities. The newly formed team will combine the best talents, complementing each other's strengths to create synergy that will enhance our overall performance.”

The board will consist of co-founders Jānis (James) Berdigans (Printify) and Lauris Liberts (Printful), along with Alex Saltonstall, CEO, and Anastasija Oleinika, President and Head of Platform. They’ll be joined by longtime advisors to Printify and Printful, as well as Silicon Valley stalwarts Gokul Rajaram (Google, Pinterest, DoorDash) and Ernst Teunissen (Tripadvisor, Criteo, Just Eat), with a soon-to-be-appointed seventh independent member.

The unified leadership team features experienced executives from both Printful and Printify to ensure a seamless integration and dynamic growth trajectory:

The rest of the leadership team will be as follows:

On November 5, 2024, Printful and Printify announced their merger as equal partners. Following approval from regulatory authorities and full shareholder support, the merger transaction has been completed and the newly formed strategic leadership team will begin the integration process on November 20th with a focus on uniting teams, combining technology capabilities, and pooling resources to expand product selection, geographic reach, and fulfillment solutions. Both the Printful and Printify platforms will continue to operate as separate brands under a holding company, the name of which is currently being developed.

Thousands of nurses go on strike at several major New York City hospitals

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of nurses in three hospital systems in New York City went on strike Monday after negotiations through the weekend failed to yield breakthroughs in their contract disputes.

The strike was taking place at The Mount Sinai Hospital and two of its satellite campuses, with picket lines forming. The other affected hospitals are NewYork-Presbyterian and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx.

About 15,000 nurses are involved in the strike, according to New York State Nurses Association.

“After months of bargaining, management refused to make meaningful progress on core issues that nurses have been fighting for: safe staffing for patients, healthcare benefits for nurses, and workplace violence protections,” the union said in a statement issued Monday. “Management at the richest hospitals in New York City are threatening to discontinue or radically cut nurses’ health benefits.”

The strike, which comes during a severe flu season, could potentially force the hospitals to transfer patients, cancel procedures or divert ambulances. It could also put a strain on city hospitals not involved in the contract dispute, as patients avoid the medical centers hit by the strike.

The hospitals involved have been hiring temporary nurses to try and fill the labor gap during the walkout, and said in a statement during negotiations that they would “do whatever is necessary to minimize disruptions.” Montefiore posted a message assuring patients that appointments would be kept.

“NYSNA’s leaders continue to double down on their $3.6 billion in reckless demands, including nearly 40% wage increases, and their troubling proposals like demanding that a nurse not be terminated if found to be compromised by drugs or alcohol while on the job," Montefiore spokesperson Joe Solmonese said Monday after the strike had started. "We remain resolute in our commitment to providing safe and seamless care, regardless of how long the strike may last.”

New York-Presbyterian accused the union of staging a strike to “create disruption,” but said in a statement that it has taken steps to ensure patients receive the care they need.

"We’re ready to keep negotiating a fair and reasonable contract that reflects our respect for our nurses and the critical role they play, and also recognizes the challenging realities of today’s healthcare environment,” the statement said.

The work stoppage is occurring at multiple hospitals simultaneously, but each medical center is negotiating with the union independently. Several other hospitals across the city and in its suburbs reached deals in recent days to avert a possible strike.

The nurses’ demands vary by hospital, but the major issues include staffing levels and workplace safety. The union says hospitals have given nurses unmanageable workloads.

Nurses also want better security measures in the workplace, citing incidents like a an incident last week, when a man with a sharp object barricaded himself in a Brooklyn hospital room and was then killed by police.

The union also wants limitations on hospitals’ use of artificial intelligence.

The nonprofit hospitals involved in the negotiations say they’ve been working to improve staffing levels, but say the union’s demands overall are too costly.

Nurses voted to authorize the strike last month.

Both New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani had expressed concern about the possibility of the strike. As the strike deadline neared, Mamdani urged both sides to keep negotiating and reach a deal that “both honors our nurses and keeps our hospitals open.”

“Our nurses kept this city alive through its hardest moments. Their value is not negotiable,” Mamdani said.

State Attorney General Letitia James voiced similar support, saying "nurses put their lives on the line every day to keep New Yorkers healthy. They should never be forced to choose between their own safety, their patients’ well-being, and a fair contract.”

The last major nursing strike in the city was only three years ago, in 2023. That work stoppage, at Mount Sinai and Montefiore, was short, lasting three days. It resulted in a deal raising pay 19% over three years at those hospitals.

It also led to promised staffing improvements, though the union and hospitals now disagree about how much progress has been made, or whether the hospitals are retreating from staffing guarantees.