dunnhumby Names North American Operations Leader

Customer data firm dunnhumby has promoted Jose Gomes to the role of Managing Director of North America.

Founded by husband and wife team Edwina Dunn and Clive Humby in 1989, dunnhumby is best known as the data firm behind the Tesco Clubcard loyalty scheme. Tesco bought a 53% stake in dunnhumby for £30m in 2001, and later bought the rest of the shares.

Gomes (pictured) joined the business in 2008, and has since held several senior roles including Senior Solutions Director in Brazil; Head of Media Services, Latin America; and more recently, MD, Latin America & Africa. In his new role, he will focus on growing partnerships and relationships with retailers and brands in North America.

He now reports to Chief Client Officer Marc Fischli, who comments: 'Jose has been a transformative leader for dunnhumby in Latin America and Africa and has worked closely with the some of the world's top retailers... We are excited that he is taking the helm of our North American operations'.

Web site: www.dunnhumby.com .