Josh Tackett
Chief Technology Officer at Infotech
Jupiter, Florida, United States
About Josh Tackett
Josh Tackett is Chief Technology Officer at Infotech. Location: Jupiter, Florida, United States.
Josh Tackett is a seasoned technology executive specializing in AI, software engineering, and large-scale technology transformations. As Chief Technology Officer of Buyers Edge Platform, he led the company's transition from a traditional GPO to a market-leading data and analytics platform serving over 400,000 restaurants. Drawing on over a decade of software engineering experience, Josh has spearheaded innovative projects including building the AI and agentic tool CollectivIQ, from the ground up, and deploying a patented AI-driven machine learning engine to optimize purchasing decisions and drive measurable industry efficiencies. His leadership has shaped high-performing teams of more than 200 engineers, delivering scalable software solutions and overseeing technology for 48 brands with over $100 billion in annual purchasing data. Josh's strategic acumen extends beyond technology into corporate growth, having been instrumental in raising $1.1 billion in capital from Blackstone and General Atlantic, and completing acquisitions ranging from $2 million to $250 million. He has led technical due diligence for over 30 acquisitions, expanding the organization's footprint in North America and Europe. Beyond his operational roles, Josh has served as an AI advisor for the Emerging fund and on the board of FB Insights, lending his expertise to guide innovation and strategy. A recognized thought leader, Josh has been a featured speaker at AWS re:Invent, the NRA Supply Chain Expert Exchange, and other industry events, earning multiple awards for innovation and leadership. Award(s): Buyers Edge Presidents Award (2017), Bregal Sagemount Tech and Process Innovation (2021), Bregal Sagemount Tech and Process Innovation for AI Innovation (2023) Press: - Forbes 2023 America’s Best Startup Employers #285 Buyers Edge Platform - https://finance.yahoo.com/news/buyers-edge-platform-announces-425m-103000474.html - https://buyersedgeplatform.com/blog/buyers-edge-platform-completes-a-1-1-billion-recapitalization-to-accelerate-the-next-phase-of-growth/ - https://www.salesforce.com/news/stories/aws-agentic-partnership/ - https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/one-startups-pitch-to-provide-more-reliable-ai-answers-crowdsource-the-chatbots/ Speaking Event(s): Blackstone BXDS Community Session Speaker (2025) AWS:Reinvent (2024) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04Hvd_Kaeio) NRA Supply Chain Expert Exchange (2024) Bregal Sagemount Big Exit (2023) Restaurant Leadership Conference (2022) BuyersEdge Summit (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
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Additional experience
Head of Artificial Intelligence
CollectivIQ
November 2025 – July 2026
Education
- Bachelor of Science - BS, Villanova University
- Knoch High School