Wayne Bennett

Wayne Bennett has extensive work experience in various industries, including retail, healthcare, and technology. Wayne has held senior leadership positions and demonstrated expertise in business development, cross-functional leadership, and category growth.

At ECRM, Wayne served as the Senior Vice President, Retail, overseeing a team of direct reports and personnel cross-functionally. Wayne managed the world's largest digital product discovery and sales funnel management platform for the retail industry, driving enterprise solutions and increasing buyer engagement. Wayne also launched new service offerings, resulting in a significant increase in retail merchant engagement and revenue.

Prior to ECRM, Wayne worked at Drug Store News Group, where they were the Managing Director and Group Publisher. Wayne led a team of 20 people, achieving business goals and optimizing digital media revenue through the development of new digital products. Additionally, Wayne developed a vast network within the consumer healthcare, pharmaceutical, and retail industries, driving significant business growth.

Before that, Wayne held roles such as Publisher and Associate Publisher at Drug Store News Group, where they collaborated with major industry associations and achieved business growth through sponsorship negotiations and new business development. Wayne also oversaw the innovation and development of new products and served major customers, launching successful research initiatives.

Wayne's earlier experience includes working at Mead Johnson Nutrition as a Territory Manager/Sales Representative, where they achieved sales goals, built relationships with medical decision-makers, and facilitated program development for major accounts. Wayne also worked at Harris Corporation as a Sales Representative, leading territory growth and delivering growth-focused business solutions to Fortune 500 companies across various industries.

Wayne Bennett earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Economics from the University at Albany, SUNY, from 1983 to 1987. Wayne then went on to pursue a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Marketing Management at St. John's University, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, from 1990 to 1992.