Steven Hankin Named Executive Vice President for SPINS, Inc.SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- SPINS, Inc., the leading provider of industry information, reporting and consulting services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" for the Natural and Organic Products Industry, today announced the appointment of Steven Hankin to its executive management team as Executive Vice President. In this newly created role, Mr. Hankin will oversee SPINS' Strategic Accounts, Business Insights, Client Services, Retail Services, Business Development, and Product Library departments. Across these departments, he will lead the company's continued growth and business transformation to a broad based solution-focused organization. Mr. Hankin has nearly 30 years of experience in the food retail and consumer packaged goods Noun 1. packaged goods - groceries that are packaged for sale foodstuff, grocery - (usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one industries. He has spent the greater part of his career with Ahold a·hold n. Hold; grip: "I knew I could make it all right if I got . . . back to the hotel and got ahold of that bottle of brandy" Jimmy Breslin. USA, a leading multinational supermarket and foodservice operator. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Analytical Support for Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, Inc. During his 17-year tenure with Ahold, Mr. Hankin held numerous corporate and operating company operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. positions, including Vice President of Merchandising Support Services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services , Vice President of Supply Chain Management and Analysis, Director of Category Management Support, Director of Grocery Merchandising, Director of Merchandising Services, and several other positions in merchandising, marketing, and procurement The fancy word for "purchasing." The procurement department within an organization manages all the major purchases. . "Our customers are looking to make better business decisions within a dynamic and complex marketplace. Steven's breadth of experience and leadership will enable SPINS to leverage our strategic partnerships, provide a more coordinated approach to serving client needs, and enhance our opportunities for accelerated long-term growth," said Tony Olson, SPINS' CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . SPINS is committed to providing world-class delivery of advanced analytical, consulting and integrated business solutions. The company looks forward to increasing its capacity to serve its clients and the Natural Products Industry as a whole with Hankin's guidance. About SPINS SPINS was founded in 1995 as the first company to offer Natural Products sales data to the industry. Today, it is the premier provider of industry reporting and consulting services for this rapidly expanding sector. SPINS' comprehensive offering includes retail measurement services, content-based reporting, consumer information and consulting services. Learn more at www.spins.com. |
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