ECRM names Bennett SVP of retail

Wayne Bennett

ECRM has hired Wayne Bennett as SVP of retail, effective Aug. 2., to lead business process initiatives between the retail industry and the supplier community that serves them.

Bennett most recently served as group publisher, Drug Store News, and managing director, Health Events Live. As group publisher, Bennett was responsible for business management, overall strategy and broad based industry relationships among retailers, suppliers and service providers within the retail pharmacy, consumer health care and packaged goods industry.

“Bennett’s business media background and expertise is perfectly aligned with ECRM’s vision to extend its services and technology platforms to better support many aspects of the buying process,” said Greg Farrar, CEO of ECRM, in a statement. “His knowledge of the retail industry and experience will extend our engagement with retail buyers and suppliers year-round.”