Toronto — Recently, Flipp, a leader in retail technology, has named Rick Neuman as its first ever chief technology and product officer, reporting directly to Flipp’s CEO. Neuman will be responsible for working closely with merchants to help them reach shoppers in new and innovative ways, while advancing the Flipp app to help more customers find value in their weekly shopping.
Neuman brings a wealth of knowledge and strong technical experience with over 15 years of retail, e-commerce and technology expertise across North America. Neuman previously held the role of CTO, Walmart Canada before moving onto Walmart International, where he most recently held the title of vice president of technology strategy. In this role, he was responsible for tech strategy across all markets, while also overseeing the merchandising technology side of the business.
“Extreme passion and focus are what drew me to Flipp. The innovative way Flipp helped move retailers to digitizing print flyers and continue to find new solutions as we shift further to digital and e-commerce is exciting,” says Neuman. “I see tremendous opportunity in this space to create a win for both shoppers and merchants, and with my experience in retail e-commerce and technology I look forward to driving solutions that keep us customer centric. I’m thrilled to be part of this dynamic team.”
Neuman will be based in Toronto.
Founded in 2007, Flipp is a retail technology company that is reinventing the digital shopping experience. The largest retailers and brands in North America use the Flipp marketplace to connect with millions of highly engaged shoppers every day. For more information, visit www.corp.flipp.com.
SOURCE: Flipp Corp