QVC exec joins GS1 US board

QVC chief information officer Linda Dillman has joined the board of the GS1 US supply chain information standard organization.



GS1 US is a supply chain information standards organization.



Dillman will help guide the GS1 US strategy for driving the adoption and usage of the GS1 System of Standards in e-commerce. The standards uniquely identify products, services and locations globally. They are designed to assist in enhancing the consumer shopping experience while boosting online retailer efficiency, revenue and loyalty.



Dillman has served as CIO for QVC since January 2012. Previously, she served as CIO and executive VP at Walmart, where she worked for more than 18 years. Dillman was also formerly the senior VP of enterprise services/global functions IT for Hewlett-Packard Co. In addition, Dillman was recently named to the Top 10 Women in Tech list by Chain Store Age.



“Linda has been a visionary in transforming e-commerce and supply chain operations across the entire retail industry,” said Bob Carpenter, president and CEO of GS1 US. “Her leadership and commitment to innovation will be influential as GS1 US continues to collaborate with industries that are seeking to address the growing consumer demand for an “always-open, always-on” seamless shopping experience across all fulfillment channels, including online marketplaces, mobile commerce and brick-and-mortar stores.”