Rite Aid names former Safeway executive as CIO

Camp Hill, Pa. - Steve Rempel, who spent 35 years in a variety of executive positions at Safeway, has been named Rite Aid’s senior VP and CIO. In this position, Rempel will have responsibility for all aspects of the company’s technology and information operations, including computer systems, network infrastructure, telecommunications and data security.



"Steve is an information technology expert with a proven track record in creating, driving and delivering value and results through innovative technology solutions," said Frank Vitrano, senior VP and chief administrative officer for Rite Aid. "His vast retail experience will be extremely valuable to Rite Aid as we continue to develop our technology and services platforms and strategies to further strengthen our business operations and enhance the experiences of our valued customers and associates."



Rempel will report to Frank Vitrano, Rite Aid’s senior executive VP and chief administrative officer. Before joining Rite Aid, Rempel served as CIO, president and CEO for Balance Innovations, a provider of reconciliation and cash management solutions for the retail industry.



Rempel began his career at Safeway Inc. During his 35 years at Safeway, Rempel held a variety of IT positions with increasing responsibility. Serving as the organization’s group VP of application development, he had enterprise-wide responsibility for all elements of the IT applications process, including design, development, procurement, development and support.