Mountain View, CA (PRWEB) February 7, 2012
ShopCity.com, a network of over 8000 local markets in the United States, Canada, Europe and overseas, is pleased to announce the appointment of veteran digital media and technology executive Jeff DeBalko the new position of executive chairman.
DeBalko has over 20 years of experience in media and technology companies large and small, from local to global. Previously he led the effort for a major global media company International Data Group and Reed Elsevier, and has recently focused on guidance and innovative investment, entrepreneur driven companies in the B2B media, social, and local technology and mobile .
The move comes as ShopCity.com
leave the stage of product development and prepare for rapid growth, including hiring an experienced management team, launching hundreds of new markets and an increase in large, sales techniques and customer service division.
company is assembling a world class team of executives and consultants to navigate the transition from angel-funded start-ups to become a major competitor locally, online marketing, and take advantage of exceptional intellectual property and robust platform that has developed since its inception in April 2008.
As CEO, Jeff will provide guidance and advice to the executive team ShopCity.coms capacity, actively taking place with a focus on business strategy, organizational development and business relationships with customers, partners and investors.
Commenting on his appointment
DeBalko said, I am very impressed by what the founders ShopCity.com was reached in a short time. They built a great product, reaching an impressive level of initial funding, and make strong connections in the hyperlocal community globally. But I was very impressed with a sincere commitment to local communities and their passion for sustainability and growth of local commerce. Shop local movement has great momentum and I hope ShopCity.com play an important role in long-term growth and success.
ShopCity.com founder Colin Pape adds: We are very fortunate to have someone as accomplished and the people who think like Jeff join our team. He brings a unique blend of business and technology experience at the executive level, insight into what it takes to succeed as a fast moving startup, but also a true understanding of what it takes to build a world-class global company ”
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Born in Pennsylvania, DeBalko now divides his time between Silicon Valley and Pebble Beach, CA.
Jeff joined the world-class team of business consultants, including the # 1 author of NFIB, Chuck Blakeman and Steve Outtrim, the youngest CEO of a public Australian company.
About
ShopCity.com
ShopCity.com ‘s 8000 local markets including ShopPaloAlto.com, ShopBuffalo.com, ShopCorona.com ShopBirmingham.com and connect local businesses and consumers so as to strengthen the local economy and help the buyers are put their money where their house ‘allowing them to shop online in their communities. Innovative partnership model allows companies to exclusive media company like The Buffalo News (owned by Berkshire Hathaway) to provide local businesses with online solutions that are more effective than other alternatives, such as Groupon and Yelp.
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