Erin Atherton
About Erin Atherton
Erin Atherton is the Head of Account Solutions & Implementation at Flexport, known for her expertise in designing practical solutions and improving business processes.
Current Role at Flexport
Erin Atherton currently serves as the Head Of Account Solutions & Implementation at Flexport. In this role, she combines her expertise in both account solutions and implementation to design practical, valuable solutions for clients. Her work primarily focuses on setting globalized standards and leading go-to-market automation, ensuring that Flexport's offerings meet the needs of a diverse client base. Erin's pragmatic approach aims to build strong communication and trust between business and technical teams.
Previous Positions at Flexport
Before becoming the Head Of Account Solutions & Implementation, Erin Atherton served as the Head of Implementations Practice at Flexport from 2019 to 2020. During her time in this role, she was instrumental in developing strategies that focused on achieving business process improvements and delivering measurable value.
Leadership Roles at Hub Group
Erin Atherton has an extensive background at Hub Group, where she held several key positions over nearly two decades. From 2018 to 2019, she was the Vice President of Enterprise Solution Design. Prior to this, she served as the Vice President of Integrated Solutions from 2015 to 2018, and as the Vice President of Solution Services from 2011 to 2015. Her career at Hub Group also included roles as Senior Director and Director of Solution Services, as well as Manager of Implementation and Continuous Improvement.
Educational Background
Erin Atherton studied Operations Management and Information Systems at Northern Illinois University - College of Business, completing her degree from 1995 to 1999. Her educational background laid the foundation for her career in logistics and solutions management, equipping her with the skills necessary to excel in numerous high-level roles.
Connection Between Business and Technical Teams
Erin Atherton has been recognized for her ability to serve as a critical connector between multiple service and product teams. She focuses on designing comprehensive client proposals that involve cross-functional collaboration. Her work ensures that business process improvements are not only identified but also implemented effectively, delivering measurable value to clients.