ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, May 4, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sana Handel today announced the appointment of Brian Plackis Cheng as Chief Executive Officer, which marks a decisive step in the next phase of growth. Brian will lead the company’s expansion AI-powered connected commerceand helps manufacturers and distributors navigate complex supply chains and accelerate digital commerce.
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With more than 25 years of experience in the United States and Europe, Brian has built and scaled technology companies through phases of rapid growth, including IPOs and acquisitions. He has a proven ability to drive innovation, strengthen partner ecosystems and deliver measurable business results.
“Sana Commerce is a leader in connected digital commerce,” Plackis Cheng said. “By anchoring commerce in ERP and extending it across the ecosystem, we are enabling a single source of truth, giving buyers and sellers the clarity and confidence to transact at scale. Our mission is to make digital commerce a key growth driver for our customers.”
Board member Michiel Schipperus added: “Brian’s track record of scaling technology companies and building strong partner networks makes him the right leader to accelerate our vision and deliver more value to customers and partners.”
Under Brian’s leadership, Sana Commerce will increase its market impact by making progress AI-driven capabilities that accelerate adoption, simplify complexity and connect end-to-end digital journeys. Sana remains focused on helping companies automate trade across complex supply chains to accelerate the growth of digital commerce.
About Sana Commerce
Sana Commerce is a leading B2B commerce platform powering the future of connected commerce. Through direct integration with ERP systems and the broader digital ecosystem, Sana Commerce delivers real-time, accurate data at every touchpoint.
The result: simplified operations, seamless purchasing experiences and scalable growth. As a certified SAP and Microsoft Gold partner, Sana Commerce enables complex organizations to move faster, operate with confidence and grow sustainably.
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