Barnes & Noble names EVP shopping for online platforms

NEW YORK Barnes & Noble has named Jamie Iannone EVP shopping for Barnes & Noble.com (http://www.bn.com) & Barnes & Noble Digital. Iannone will be responsible for meeting the buying needs, and shaping the shopping decisions, of visitors to Barnes & Noble.com.

Iannone joins Barnes & Noble from Ebay, where he held roles of increasing responsibility and most recently was the company’s VP global search, the largest single investment area at Ebay.

“We’re excited to have Jamie join the team,” said William Lynch, president of Barnes & Noble.com. “Jamie is a talented executive who brings a wealth of Internet and digital technology experience to Barnes & Noble. Customers consistently rate Barnes & Noble as the nation’s number one bookselling brand, and Barnes & Noble.com as a top place to shop online. I’m confident Jamie will drive further enhancements to our customers’ experience, and help deliver innovative new products and services as we grow the business.”