PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 20, 2014--
Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ/NGS:RCII), the nation’s largest rent-to-own
operator, today announced the appointment of Ian Cohen to vice president
of omni channel. Reporting to Joel Mussat, executive vice president and
chief omni channel officer, Cohen is charged with working
cross-functionally to create a seamless approach to the consumer
experience across a variety of shopping channels. His responsibilities
include the design, development, and implementation of a
digital-commerce solution that ensures customer demands are met.
Ian Cohen, vice president of omni channel for Rent-A-Center (Photo: Business Wire)
Ian brings over 13 years of experience developing and executing digital
omni-channel strategies and implementing eCommerce solutions for brands
such as Michael Kors, Coach, Kellogg, J Crew, Victoria’s Secret, Disney,
American Express, AT&T Wireless, The New York Times, Sprint and Verizon
Wireless. Additionally, he led cross-functional teams to implement
advanced omni-channel capabilities while at firms such as Deloitte
Consulting LLP, IBM Business Consulting, and most recently Capgemini,
where he served as Principal.
A Dallas-area resident, Ian holds a Master of Business Administration
degree in marketing from Case Western Reserve University and a
bachelor’s degree in business administration from Washington & Jefferson
College.
“Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to a key role,” said Mussat. “His
expertise is certain to pay dividends as we strive to better meet the
demands of today’s consumers.”
Rent-A-Center, Inc., headquartered in Plano, Texas, is the largest
rent-to-own operator in North America, focused on improving the quality
of life for its customers by providing them the opportunity to obtain
ownership of high-quality, durable goods such as consumer electronics,
appliances, computers, furniture and accessories, under flexible rental
purchase agreements with no long-term obligation. The Company owns and
operates approximately 3,170 stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico
and Puerto Rico, and approximately 1,355 AcceptanceNOW kiosk locations
in the United States and Puerto Rico. Rent-A-Center Franchising
International, Inc. (previously ColorTyme, Inc.), a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company, is a franchisor of approximately 180
rent-to-own stores operating under the trade name of “Rent-A-Center,”
“ColorTyme,” or “RimTyme.” For additional information about the Company,
please visit www.rentacenter.com.
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Rent-A-Center, Inc.
Xavier Dominicis, 972-801-1988
Cell:
214-708-7980
Xavier.Dominicis@Rentacenter.com