Connors Group Strengthens Supply Chain and Retail Consultancy Capabilities with Two New Account Executives

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Connors Group, a leader in high-performance workforce and operational improvement solutions, today announces the addition of two seasoned industry experts to its Account Executive team: Mike Orehowsky and Joseph Fitch. Their combined track record in strategic business leadership, technology, and hands-on operational excellence will deepen Connors Group's ability to partner with clients across the Retail, Grocery, Convenience, and Supply Chain sectors. 

"We're excited to welcome Joseph and Mike to the Connors Group team," said Jeff Peretin, President and CEO of Connors Group. "Their deep experience in retail, grocery, and supply chain strengthens our ability to help clients navigate the new and unique operational challenges emerging as technology continues to expand across the workforce. These hires reflect the very questions and initiatives our industry-leading clients are tackling right now — how to boost productivity, integrate new technologies effectively, and keep teams engaged in the process."

• Mike Orehowsky, Retail, Grocery & Convenience Practice 
  Mike joins Connors Group with over two decades of experience spanning consulting and industry. Most recently, he served at West Monroe Partners where he helped build and lead their retail practice. Earlier, he held multiple executive roles at Giant Eagle, Inc., including Director of Industrial Engineering, Regional Business Leader, Senior Director of Retail Supply Chain, and P&L responsibilities overseeing hundreds of stores. Mike started his career in consulting with H. B. Maynard & Company, where he focused on workforce performance improvement. His strengths lie in partnering with executive teams to develop strategic roadmaps, transform operations, and enabling measurable results in customer operations, workforce performance, and supply chain.
  
  
• Joseph Fitch, Distribution & Supply Chain Practice 
  Joseph brings deep experience in strategic, technical, and global supply chain environments, with a focus on high-demand automated material handling. He is bilingual, with experience living and working in Japan and Australia, and has led multicultural teams and global market development. Recent roles include leadership positions at companies focused on automation, intelligent material handling, and end-to-end supply chain execution. Joseph excels in connecting dots across complex operations, aligning stakeholders, and delivering scalable solutions by blending technical knowledge, market analysis, and customer-centric strategy. 

What This Means for Connors Group Clients 

Connors Group has always focused on helping clients optimize people, processes, and technology across operations and supply chains, delivering over a 7.25x ROI across more than 1,000 projects in multiple industries. With Mike and Joseph joining the team, they are building on that strong foundation — bringing fresh perspectives, specialized expertise in grocery, convenience, and supply chain, and an even deeper bench of experience to help clients anticipate challenges and achieve sustainable improvements.  Retail, Supply Chain, and service organizations face ongoing pressure to streamline operations, improve resilience, and manage costs. With their domain knowledge, Mike and Joseph enable Connors Group to provide deeper counsel, anticipate pressure points, and design tailored solutions from proven experience. 

About Connors Group

At the intersection of digital innovation and operations, Connors Group helps organizations align people and processes to strengthen operational performance and compete more effectively. By combining strategic management consulting, deep operational expertise, and industrial engineering with its proprietary labor planning platform, LaborPro™, the firm delivers practical solutions that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and build workforce agility. Since 2008, Connors Group has partnered with leading companies across retail, supply chain, manufacturing, QSR, healthcare, and the public sector to drive lasting improvements and achieve a 7.25x ROI on more than 1,000 projects. Visit connorsllc.com or call (800) 813-7028 to learn more.

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