Rite Aid names tech vet as CIO
Rite Aid Corp. has tapped a seasoned tech executive to head up its technology operations.
The drugstore chain announced it has appointed Justin Mennen as senior VP and CIO. He will be responsible for all aspects of Rite Aid’s technology and information operations, including enterprise systems and applications, network, core infrastructure and information security as well as the continued development and execution of Rite Aid’s immediate and long-term information technology strategy.
Most recently, Mennen served as chief digital offer and CIO of CompuCom Systems, responsible for digital strategy, innovation, digital consulting services, digital buildings, product engineering and enterprise architecture. Before CompuCom, he led technology organizations across several industries, most recently as VP of enterprise architecture and technology innovation for Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
“Justin is a highly experienced leader with a successful track record in creating, driving and delivering value and results through innovative technology and digital solutions,” said Darren Karst, Rite Aid’s senior executive VP, CFO and chief administrative officer. “His experience will be extremely valuable to Rite Aid as we look to strengthen and modernize the company’s infrastructure to enable growth, drive efficiencies across the company and enhance the experiences of our valued customers and associates.”
The drugstore chain announced it has appointed Justin Mennen as senior VP and CIO. He will be responsible for all aspects of Rite Aid’s technology and information operations, including enterprise systems and applications, network, core infrastructure and information security as well as the continued development and execution of Rite Aid’s immediate and long-term information technology strategy.
Most recently, Mennen served as chief digital offer and CIO of CompuCom Systems, responsible for digital strategy, innovation, digital consulting services, digital buildings, product engineering and enterprise architecture. Before CompuCom, he led technology organizations across several industries, most recently as VP of enterprise architecture and technology innovation for Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
“Justin is a highly experienced leader with a successful track record in creating, driving and delivering value and results through innovative technology and digital solutions,” said Darren Karst, Rite Aid’s senior executive VP, CFO and chief administrative officer. “His experience will be extremely valuable to Rite Aid as we look to strengthen and modernize the company’s infrastructure to enable growth, drive efficiencies across the company and enhance the experiences of our valued customers and associates.”