SafetyChain Names Nai Kanell as Chief Marketing Officer to Drive Next Phase of Growth

NOVATO, Calif. – May 7, 2025 – SafetyChain Software, the leading digital plant management platform for food and beverage manufacturers, announced the appointment of Nai Kanell as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Kanell brings more than 15 years of experience accelerating growth for enterprise SaaS companies, with a focus on manufacturing, healthcare, and industrial tech.

As CMO, Kanell will lead global marketing strategy across brand, demand generation, communications, and partner marketing, helping SafetyChain expand its footprint in the food and beverage sector while positioning the company at the forefront of plant digitization and operational transformation.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Nai to our executive leadership team,” said Dean Brown, CEO of SafetyChain Software. “Her data-driven approach, industry insight, and proven ability to build high-performing teams will be key to advancing our mission of helping food and beverage manufacturers operate more efficiently.”

Previously, Kanell led North American marketing at Packsize, a leader in sustainable on-demand packaging, and served as CMO at both MedTrainer and SpaceIQ, where she scaled integrated marketing engines and drove measurable impact across revenue, brand, and product visibility.

A first-generation refugee and nationally recognized thought leader, Kanell has been featured by NPR, Fast Company, and Entrepreneur.com, and was named a 2024 “40 Under 40” honoree by Utah Business. She is a passionate advocate for inclusive leadership and the evolving role of marketing in digital-first manufacturing.

SafetyChain is the leading digital plant management platform trusted by over 2,500 food and beverage manufacturers to improve quality, throughput, and compliance. By connecting plant floor operations with real-time visibility and optimization tools, SafetyChain helps manufacturers unlock performance gains, reduce risk, and ensure regulatory compliance.