Shane Atchison has joined Netrush as the new CEO to lead the ecommerce accelerator’s continued growth in one of retail’s hottest sectors. As a veteran of traditional advertising, most recently the CEO of Wunderman Thompson (WPP) North America, Atchison has seen the increasing opportunity for accelerators from brands of all sizes.
“For the past 10 years, brands and agencies have focused on digital transformation,” says Atchison. “Launching their own platforms, deploying massive advertising campaigns, and analyzing data to be more consumer-centric. In spite of all this, customers have made their own choices, and those choices have overwhelmingly pointed to Amazon. The ecommerce accelerator model is crucial for brands to optimize a retail experience with a customer-centric approach. That’s the growth model brands need.”
Ecommerce accelerators, like Netrush, partner with brands to provide full-service solutions for ecommerce, including Amazon. Unlike traditional agency models, accelerators purchase products from brands and act as retailers to online shoppers. Instead of making money from retainers, accelerators make money off of sales, which is a factor Atchison believes sets the model apart.
“Netrush isn’t a paid-for service—we’re a partner that shares in profits and losses with brands,” said Atchison. “This shared risk and reward creates real alignment between accelerators and the brands we serve.”
Former CEO Brian Gonsalves and Company President Chris Marantette co-founded Netrush in 2006. Since then, the company has grown from a small, living-room operation to an enterprise-level platform that employs 200+ people and serves 700+ brands. Gonsalves served as the company’s CEO until transitioning into a Chief Entrepreneur role in February.
“Now is the time for Netrush to expand, which is why I’ve decided to shift my role to Chief Entrepreneur,” said Gonsalves. “I’ve been wanting to return to my roots as a builder and inventor, and transitioning into a Chief Entrepreneur role will allow me to drive Netrush forward in that way. Working alongside an amazing group of leaders, I’ll be driving innovation and growth – shaping the future of Netrush and what we can bring to better serve brands. Simply put: I won’t be going anywhere.”
In addition to bringing on Atchison, Netrush has also recently made large investments in technology and infrastructure, the most recent of which included the acquisition of the marketing automation platform Sellozo.
About Shane Atchison
Shane Atchison is the CEO of Netrush. As a 25-year veteran in the advertising and digital marketing industry, Shane is recognized as an innovative leader who creates meaningful and effective experiences for brands on a global scale.
Prior to joining Netrush, Shane was the CEO of Wunderman Thompson North America. Before that, he was the CMO of DOMO.
Shane is also the author of Does It Work?: 10 Principles for Delivering True Business Value in Digital Marketing.
About Netrush
Netrush is an ecommerce accelerator that partners with brands to provide the teams, technology, strategy, and infrastructure needed to thrive on Amazon and other ecommerce platforms. With headquarters in Vancouver, Washington, and processing facilities in Kentucky and Canada, Netrush provides a full suite of capabilities ranging from supply chain to creative services that make brands stand out across the shopping journey.
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