Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States, May 2026 — Locus Robotics, the leader in Flexibility-First Warehouse Automation, announced the promotion of Gina Chung to Chief Strategy Officer. In this expanded role, Chung will lead global corporate strategy, product direction, go-to-market strategy, corporate development and M&A, strategic partnerships, competitive intelligence, and high-priority growth initiatives.
“The next decade of warehouse automation will be defined by global scale, applied AI, and the ability to transform operational complexity into measurable customer value,” said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics. “Gina brings the strategic rigor, customer insight, and automation expertise required to help Locus Robotics strengthen its leadership as the market evolves. Her appointment sharpens the connection between our market strategy, product direction, partnerships, and growth priorities as we continue scaling globally.”
Chung has served as Vice President of Corporate Development since joining Locus Robotics in 2023 and has played a central role in advancing the company’s corporate strategy, strategic business development, and partnership initiatives. Her appointment reflects the increasing importance of disciplined strategy, market intelligence, M&A, and ecosystem partnerships as warehouse automation becomes a defining investment priority for global supply chain operators.
“The opportunity in front of Locus Robotics is enormous,” said Chung. “Physical AI and warehouse automation are at an inflection point, and customers are looking for automation platforms that can scale globally, adapt quickly, and deliver measurable operational impact. Locus Robotics is uniquely positioned to meet that need, and I’m excited to help advance our strategy, strengthen our partnerships, and support the next chapter of growth.”
Chung brings extensive experience in supply chain innovation, automation, technology partnerships, and global strategy. Prior to joining Locus Robotics, she served as Vice President of Innovation at DHL, where she led global innovation and R&D, technology partnerships, and the deployment of AI and automation across supply chain operations. She also launched and operated DHL’s Americas Innovation Center in Chicago and worked with DHL’s top 100 customers to drive measurable competitive advantage. She is originally from New Zealand and holds two degrees from the University of Auckland.
About Locus Robotics
Locus Robotics is the leader in Flexibility-First Warehouse Automation, delivering Operational Confidence to warehouse operators navigating an environment defined by constant uncertainty. Locus Robotics enables organizations to plan, execute, and adapt across volume volatility, labor variability, and evolving order profiles.
Powered by the LocusONE platform, Locus Robotics orchestrates fulfillment workflows across picking, replenishment, sorting, and pack-out through a unified system of robotics, orchestration, and applied AI. The platform provides predictive visibility, adaptive decision-making, and elastic execution — giving operations leaders clear insight into capacity, throughput, and risk without fixed infrastructure or disruptive facility redesigns.
Trusted by more than 150 retail, healthcare, 3PL, and industrial brands across 350+ sites worldwide, Locus Robotics supports operations at every stage of the automation journey. Delivered through an industry-first Robots-as-a-Service model, Locus Robotics enables performance to evolve as operational needs change.
