Jim Kane
Australian founded retail media platform Zitcha has appointed Jim Kane vice president of sales - global.
Kane has an extensive career across shopper marketing, retail media and adtech, most recently leading sales for Walmart’s Sam’s Club division at WPP’s Triad Retail Media.
Kane will now be responsible for defining and executing Zitcha’s global sales strategy, driving revenue growth and expanding the company’s international footprint.
Zitcha chief revenue officer Nick Hinsley said after meeting Jim, the decision to bring him on board was an easy one.
"His firsthand experience with the internal challenges and relationships within a retailer when considering or scaling a retail media network is invaluable," Hinsley said.
"He has broad and deep knowledge of global retailers - those already operating networks and those looking to fast-follow with their own.
"Importantly, he is passionate about Zitcha’s platform, its market position, and long-term vision. He will be a trusted advisor for our team and partners, and is an important addition as we continue to grow Zitcha around the world.”
Kane said retail media is evolving quickly, and Zitcha is uniquely positioned.
"Built from the retailer's perspective, the Zitcha platform is a game changer for its ability to unify retail media across multiple environments," Kane said.
"I’m looking forward to working with the team to further establish Zitcha as the partner of choice for retailers and brands around the globe.”
His appointment follows Zitcha’s recent addition of Debra Berman (former chief marketing officer at Yahoo and JCPenney) and Jonathan Waecker (who held senior marketing and global executive roles at Yahoo, The Walt Disney Company, Zynga and most recently at The Warehouse Group, New Zealand’s largest retail group), to senior advisory roles as the company accelerates its global ambitions.
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