Dunnhumby Names New Global CIO

Dunnhumby Ltd. has appointed Yael Cosset, the CEO of Dunnhumby’s KSS Retail, as its global chief information officer.

Cosset will retaining his KSS position while serving as CIO, as which he will oversee and provide strategic leadership on all aspects of technology, infrastructure and product offerings throughout the entire organization.

In early 2011, Cosset was appointed chief of KSS Retail to spearhead its growth and development, and its integration with Dunnhumby’s offering, and its “customer first” positioning. “Yael’s deep understanding of our business model, coupled with his keen expertise in enterprise software and data analytics uniquely positions him to lead the company through a period of significant growth in the technology area,” said Simon Hay, Dunnhumby CEO.

Dunnhumby helps improve customers’ retail and brand experience to earn their lifetime loyalty. Its clients include Kroger, Tesco, Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola and Mars.