Aitken named DunnhumbyUSA CEO
DunnhumbyUSA has promoted Chief Operating Officer Stuart Aitken to CEO, the company said Tuesday.
Aitken joined Dunnhumby in August 2009, replacing Simon Hay, who returned to the company’s parent corporation in London. He had previously been chief marketing officer for arts and craft retailer Michaels Stores Inc.
During Aitken’s tenure, Dunnhumby opened an office in New York, expanded its partnership with Macy’s Inc. and in partnership with Dunnhumby Canada, signed Canadian Tire as a client.
“Stuart’s keen sense of what matters most to customers is helping us strengthen our connection with our loyal shoppers,” said Don Becker, executive vice president for Kroger Co paydayloans. Cincinnati-based Kroger (NYSE: KR) is a part-owner of Dunnhumby USA and its largest client.
DunnhumbyUSA, headquartered downtown, has more than 350 employees and 2009 revenue of $190 million. The company is in the process of adding more than 150 new employees to its U.S. operations.