240
employees, one foot firmly planted in
the U.S. market and sales that will soon
exceed 100 million: the flourishing rise
of a Montreal company had four employees
two years ago.
Room:
Salon Mont-Royal
1
Time:
12h00 -
13h45
Biography:
Yona
Shtern is the co-founder and CEO of
Beyond the Rack – named the fastest
growing E-tailer in the USA for 2011 by
Internet Retailer Magazine. Launched in
2009, BTR has grown exponentially with
over 3.6 million consumer members, 2,000
brand partners, 230 employees and sales
in excess of $100 Million.
Prior to co-founding Beyond the Rack,
Yona was Chief Marketing Officer of
Ice.com (online jeweler), My Virtual
Model (fit and sizing engine for
Etailers) and Microcell
Telecommunications where he launched the
Fido wireless brand in Canada. He has
also held executive marketing positions
at Saks Fifth Avenue and Avon Products.
He is a frequent speaker at
international marketing and technology
forums and has received numerous awards
for his advertising, product launch, and
marketing strategies.
