RetailMeNot adds e-commerce exec to board

RetailMeNot, a leading marketplace for digital offers, has added Eric Korman to its board of directors.



Korman recently served as president of Ralph Lauren's digital and global e-commerce division, where he was responsible for the company's digital businesses, marketing and operations, across all markets. In addition to leading the digital division, Korman is credited with establishing and managing Ralph Lauren's customer intelligence and experience management group, a global enterprise function supporting all global business channels.



"I am excited to announce that Eric will join our board of directors and welcome his guidance as we develop deeper relationships with retailers who increasingly view RetailMeNot as a highly effective marketing channel," said Cotter Cunningham, CEO and founder, RetailMeNot. "Eric has in-depth knowledge of the retail industry and the importance of harnessing technology to utilize customer information to drive profitable sales. His involvement in our business will be a major asset as we continue to grow and support the retailers and brands we serve."



"It is a thrilling time to join Cotter and the other board members of RetailMeNot," added Korman. "Participating in the company's evolution from an important source of traffic for e-commerce businesses, to a differentiated marketing service for all retailers, is a great opportunity. I look forward to advising the company as it partners with more brands and retailers to find new customers and augment relationships with existing ones."



Prior to his role at Ralph Lauren, Korman served as the president of Ticketmaster Entertainment. At Ticketmaster, he led diverse business groups across multiple countries. In addition, he drove negotiations for Ticketmaster's merger with Live Nation, creating the world's largest vertically integrated live entertainment company.



Prior to Ticketmaster, Korman held numerous corporate development roles, where he led strategy, business development and M&A initiatives, at IAC/InterActiveCorp, epartners Venture Capital and The Coca-Cola Company.



Korman has an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management in Evanston, Illinois, and a bachelor's degree in economic and political science from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.