Retail tech veteran Phil Chapman joins Retail Assist

Managed IT services and solutions company, Retail Assist, has hired Phil Chapman as its new Business Development Manager.

He previously worked at Itim as Sales and Marketing Director and in his new role will be teaming with the sales team to explore opportunities, focusing on Retail Assist’s latest software offering, OMIO PIM.

“My career has always been in retail technology/solutions. In the past, I’ve run my own consultancy business as well as working at a number of providers over the years, building relationships with numerous high street and international retail brands," Chapman says.

“I’m delighted to be joining Retail Assist. I’ve known their company for many years and watched them grow with interest. It’s fantastic to be part of the team and I look forward to our future together.”

Kieran Bowden, Retail Assist’s Chief Commercial Officer, says: "Phil has a fantastic track record of building new relationships and attracting new clients. He brings with him a deep understanding of the retail sector and those that know him respect - and seek – his opinion, always making time for him."

"Phil has a gift of being able to contextualise services and solutions against a client’s broader ecosystem of suppliers; as retailers focus on consolidating their supplier base to seek savings and efficiencies,”

“Retail Assist are well placed to help new customers deliver on those objectives. He has already made an impressive start and I look forward to our continued work together."