AI solutions specialist Nearform appoints Jeremy Vianna as Head of Solutions and Partnerships

Jeremey Vianna has taken on the role of Head of Solutions & Partnerships, Americas at Nearform, a specialist in AI enabled solutions that works with the likes of lulelemon, Puma, Starbucks and Walmart.

He joins from his own consulting firm, with his CV also including stints at BrainStaion, Advance powered by Loblaw, and Rogers Sports & Media.

In a LinkedIn post, he said: "Nearform has quietly built a reputation for delivering high impact, enterprise grade software solutions to some of the world’s most ambitious organisations. As we look ahead, I’m especially energised by the opportunities we see in data and AI - areas where we’re helping clients unlock real value through modern architectures, open source innovation, and measurable outcomes."

RTIH AI in Retail Awards

RTIH, organiser of the industry leading RTIH Innovation Awards, proudly brings you the first edition of the RTIH AI in Retail Awards, which is now open for entries. 

As we witness a digital transformation revolution across all channels, AI tools are reshaping the omnichannel game, from personalising customer experiences to optimising inventory, uncovering insights into consumer behaviour, and enhancing the human element of retailers' businesses.

With 2025 set to be the year when AI and especially gen AI shake off the ‘heavily hyped’ tag and become embedded in retail business processes, our newly launched awards celebrate global technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world and the resulting benefits for retailers, shoppers and employees.

Our 2025 winners will be those companies who not only recognise the potential of AI, but also make it usable in everyday work - resulting in more efficiency and innovation in all areas.

Winners will be announced at an evening event at The Barbican in Central London on Wednesday, 3rd September.

This will kick off with a drinks reception in the stunning Conservatory, followed by a three course meal, and awards ceremony in the Garden Room.

Please email our Editor, Scott Thompson, if you have any questions or need further information: scott.thompson@retailtechinnovationhub.com

Key 2025 dates

Friday, 18th July: Award entry deadline 

Tuesday, 22nd July: 2025 finalists revealed

Wednesday, 23rd July - Friday, 8th August: Judging days

Wednesday, 3rd September: Winners announced at the 2025 RTIH AI in Retail Awards Ceremony, to be held at The Barbican in Central London.