COLUMBUS, Feb 7, 2007-Retail Forward, a global management consulting and market research firm based in Columbus, Ohio, is pleased to announce that James Russo has joined the company as Vice President of Business Development.
Mr. Russo brings more than 16 years of experience in business development and market research across all sectors of the retail and consumer products industry. During his career, Mr. Russo has gained extensive experience delivering strategic analyses of economic, retail and consumer insights to the executive teams of leading retailers, suppliers, and insights providers.
Mr. Russo was formerly with global information and media company ACNielsen, where he served as General Manager delivering strategic insights and analysis of significant trends impacting retailers and suppliers. During his tenure with ACNielsen, Mr. Russo launched “Executive Perspective,” offering unique industry insight and foresight to hundreds of consumer packaged goods executives. He was a frequent presenter at ACNielsen industry conferences and delivered presentations to the executive teams of leading retailers and suppliers translating the impact of emerging industry and economic trends and evolving consumer insights on their businesses.
“James has strong business development and market research skills and an excellent reputation in our industry,” states Tom Rubel, President of Retail Forward. “His understanding of industry dynamics and his ability to effectively translate the impact of major industry and consumer trends for retail and supplier executives makes him a valuable asset to our leadership team,” he adds.
Prior to ACNielsen, Mr. Russo served as Director of Marketing Research for a leading consumer electronics manufacturer and managed the market research department of a leading regional drug chain.
Mr. Russo has a BA and an MBA from St. John’s University.
About Retail Forward, Inc.
Retail Forward is a global management consulting and market research firm specializing in retailing and consumer products marketing. Our leadership and staff develop customized strategic solutions for the world’s leading retailers and consumer products companies-from growth strategy and market positioning to shopper insights and distribution channel analysis. More than 250 companies worldwide rely on the Retail Forward Intelligence System™ for consumer research and economic forecasting of retail channels. For more information about the Retail Forward Intelligence System™ or to subscribe to the company’s free newsletter, visit the company online at www.retailforward.com » or contact Katherine R. Clarke at kclarke@retailforward.com ».
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