2023 RTIH Innovation Awards winner NewStore appoints Ben Hoskins as Chief Technology Officer
Ben Hoskins has joined NewStore as its Chief Technology Officer. In this role, he will lead the omnichannel store solution specialist’s global engineering team while spearheading its overall technology vision, culture, and operations.
Hoskins has spent more than 25 years leading the technology strategies for the likes of eBay, Wayfair, and OLX and startups such as Spark Networks and Billie.
As a member of the executive leadership team, he will also work closely with the product and go-to-market functions to ensure all departments are aligned on the firm’s vision and objectives in the face of market demands.
“As NewStore continues to transform the retail industry, Ben’s expertise in leading high-performing technology organisations will be invaluable as we scale and evolve,” says Stephan Schambach, Founder and CEO, NewStore.
“His hands on technical knowledge combined with his contributions to our strategic vision will help strengthen our platform and ensure we continue to deliver outstanding value to our customers globally.”
“As a technology leader, my main focus is to foster a culture of excellence and innovation, attract top talent, and develop world class products. I joined NewStore because it is clear the entire company shares this mindset,” says Hoskins.
“I look forward to contributing to NewStore’s already impressive track record, and I am confident that together, we will become the de facto operating system for modern commerce.”
2023 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS
NewStore emerged victorious at the 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards, picking up the Omnichannel Retail Initiative of the Year gong for its work with Footasylum.
Our winners were revealed at a fantastic awards ceremony, which took place at the Barbican Centre in central London.
The event was held on Wednesday, 29th November, maintaining its popular evening format, with a drinks reception in the stunning Conservatory, followed by a Christmas themed three course meal, and awards ceremony in the Garden Room.
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