Vantage raids Zitcha to bring in retail media veteran Nick Hinsley as VP of International Operations

Vantage, an orchestration platform for retail and commerce media, has announced the appointment of Nick Hinsley as Vice President of International Operations.

Hinsley brings more than 20 years of experience in SaaS, marketing technology, and media companies.

Most recently, he held senior executive roles at Lexer and Zitcha, where he played a pivotal role in customer acquisition, revenue expansion, and the evolution of integrated retail media and customer data solutions.

“Vantage is still one of retail media’s best kept secrets, but we’re changing that. Over the past year, we’ve focused on assembling a go to market team that can match the pace and ambition of our product. It’s been one of the most energising challenges of my career. We’re thrilled to welcome Nick to the team as we continue to grow our international presence,” says Aran Hamilton, CEO at Vantage.

“Nick’s deep experience in retail media and SaaS, paired with his track record of global growth, makes him the ideal person to lead our expansion beyond North America. His leadership will be instrumental in helping us deliver value at scale to our growing customer base.”

“Vantage has consistently impressed me with how it’s simplifying and scaling retail and commerce media,” says Hinsley. “As retailers continue to seek more effective ways to unlock the value of their media assets and first-party data, Vantage stands out as a true leader. I’m excited to join the team during this exciting phase of growth and to help extend our impact across global markets.”

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Retail media will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards, which are now open for entries, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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