Neos by Argon & Co names Steve Finkelstein managing principal

Neos by Argon & Co has appointed Steve Finkelstein as managing principal in its integration business as the consultancy expands its transformation team. The hire adds senior retail supply chain and technology implementation experience as clients push for tighter planning, inventory, and omni-channel execution.

Why it matters: - Neos by Argon & Co is adding senior leadership as demand grows for supply chain planning and systems integration support. - The hire brings retail operator experience and implementation expertise to projects tied to inventory, merchandising, and omni-channel execution. - Argon & Co is using the appointment to strengthen global system integration and technology enablement capabilities.

What happened: - Neos by Argon & Co appointed Steve Finkelstein as managing principal in its integration business on July 23, 2026. - Finkelstein will support the firm’s transformation team and its mission to connect supply chain planning with technology execution. - The announcement was made in Atlanta.

The details: - Finkelstein joins from Accenture, where he led supply chain and merchandising transformations. - He previously served as vice president of inventory and assortment planning at Bed Bath & Beyond. - He also held a senior director role at The Vitamin Shoppe. - Finkelstein has more than 15 years of leadership experience across inventory planning, merchandising operations, and assortment optimization for omni-channel retailers. - He has delivered end-to-end RELEX Forecasting & Replenishment implementations as both a corporate business owner and consulting advisor. - His project work has included large-scale system designs, process refinements, and inventory optimization initiatives for big-box, home improvement, and health and wellness retailers. - Dan Luttner, managing partner at neos, said Finkelstein’s retail operator background and technical expertise in planning platforms like RELEX will help clients navigate a more complex omni-channel landscape. - Finkelstein holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, with a double major in finance and logistics, transportation and supply chain management. - Neos by Argon & Co and Argon & Co say the combined platform is a global consultancy and systems integration partner focused on supply chain strategy, transformation, and managed services. - The company also says it combines strategic insight with hands-on implementation across design, planning, logistics, manufacturing, and warehousing. - The announcement included a LinkedIn link for Neos by Argon & Co: Company page.

Between the lines: - The hire signals a push toward deeper execution capability, not just advisory work. - Finkelstein’s background suggests Neos is targeting retailers that need help translating planning software into measurable operating changes. - The focus on RELEX points to continued demand for specialized planning-platform expertise in retail supply chains.

What's next: - Neos by Argon & Co is likely to use Finkelstein in client-facing transformation work tied to planning, inventory, and technology rollout. - The company’s expansion in systems integration suggests more hiring or capability building could follow as it scales its transformation practice.