Lab0 Establishes Board of Directors, Appoints Leaders from U-Haul's Board and Amazon Robotics

Jim Grogan and Kelly Riedel bring decades of leadership in corporate governance, automation, and logistics

RIDGEFIELD, Wash., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lab0, a cutting-edge robotics and automation company, today announced the appointment of Jim Grogan and Kelly Riedel, to its Board of Directors. With deep expertise in corporate governance, automation, and logistics, these industry veterans will help guide Lab0's strategic direction as it scales innovation in AI-driven warehouse automation and autonomous logistics.

Lab0 has established its Board of Directors to guide its next phase of growth and innovation in robotics automation. With deep experience in logistics, automation, and corporate strategy, the newly appointed board members will help shape Lab0's vision, drive business growth, and strengthen its position as a leader in end-to-end supply chain automation.

Meet the inaugural board members

• Jim Grogan, Board Member, U-Haul Holding Company. Grogan is an experienced corporate leader with a background in governance, strategic oversight, and investment management. He is a Board Certified Director by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and has been a Board Leadership Fellow since 2014. Previously, he served as President and CEO of Sterling Financial (TSA) and has held board positions at multiple public and private companies. With expertise in private equity, real estate operations, and enterprise consulting, Grogan has spent over a decade advising a global private enterprise on investment strategies and operational growth. He currently serves on the boards of U-Haul Holding Company, Drees Homes, and startup Bunafr, bringing valuable governance experience that will help Lab0 scale and strengthen its market position.
  
  
• Kelly Riedel, Former Head of Operations, Amazon Robotics. Riedel is an experienced operations and technology executive with a background in robotics, automation, and large-scale business management. She currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at LightForce Orthodontics and is a board member at OPT Industries. Previously, Riedel led Operations for Amazon Robotics, overseeing manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, production engineering, and business operations. She played a key role in scaling Amazon's robotics technologies and optimizing automation in logistics. Prior to that, she served as Head of Legal at Amazon Robotics, providing strategic counsel on robotics and AI-driven automation. Her expertise in both operations and legal strategy will be instrumental in guiding Lab0's growth and helping to strengthen the scalability and reliability of its automation solutions.

"Bringing together leaders with deep expertise in automation, logistics, and scaling complex operations is critical as Lab0 moves into its next phase of growth. Jim and Kelly have been leaders in transforming supply chain and robotics strategies for some of the world's largest enterprises. Their leadership will help us accelerate innovation, expand our market presence, and push the boundaries of what's possible in AI-driven automation," said Steve Toebes, CEO of Lab0.

Lab0's first customer - a $30B small box retailer and one of the largest importers of goods into the U.S.- has already deployed Lab0's automation solutions. The company's AI-driven, real-world-tested systems are demonstrating their value in real-world warehouse operations.

For more information, visit www.lab0.com.

About Lab0
Lab0 provides the next generation of supply chain and logistics solutions, automating end-to-end material flow systems in distribution centers. Built on advanced AI and ML technologies, Lab0's systems address real-world challenges, enabling safer, more efficient, and cost-effective operations. With a vision to drive waste to zero, Lab0 empowers businesses to achieve autonomous logistics at scale.

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