ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 17, 2002 -
The WorldWide Retail Exchange (WWRE®), the premier business-to-business exchange for retailers, manufacturers and suppliers, announced today three new additions to its global management team: Sally Herbert, Global Director of Member Relations and Engagement; Nick Parnaby, Global Director of Member Development and Marketing; and Jerome Kuehn, General Manager, Europe. Together with WWRE’s Asia Pacific team, these individuals will coordinate global growth in member adoption.

As Global Director of Member Relations and Engagement, Sally Herbert will lead the WWRE’s member engagement group to further enhance member adoption and member relations and serve as the primary liaison for all members. She will also ensure the Exchange is providing a consistent and positive experience to members from initial membership throughout adoption, account management, implementation and operations.

Most recently, Sally was a Director of Partner Programs for the WWRE where she instituted operational and process improvements to create various member tools for sales forecasting, feedback, internal and external reporting and collaboration. Sally joined the Exchange in 2001, bringing valuable skill sets in collaboration, customer service, B2B e-commerce, business development and strategic operational experience after serving in various roles at the Internet Capital Group (ICGE), IBM and MCI Worldcom.

Nick Parnaby assumes the position of Global Director of Member Development and Marketing. He joined the Exchange in 2001 to lead its global supplier and manufacturer participation and member initiatives. Making significant inroads into this area, Nick has now also assumed responsibilities for the Exchange’s company-wide marketing activities and the development of WWRE member solutions through a unique eLearning function known as the WWRE® University.

Prior to joining the WWRE, Nick worked with various global organizations including CSC Consulting, a division of Computer Sciences Corporation, Lucas Engineering & Systems and Lavigna International, establishing his expertise in strategic sourcing, business consulting and systems integration and B2B exchange strategy.

Jerome Kuehn has taken on the role as the Global Director, Europe, to lead the WWRE’s European team and support the Exchange’s growing membership and operations in Europe. Prior to this position, he served as a Partner Program Director responsible for the Exchange’s account management in Europe.
Before joining the WWRE, Jerome was the CEO of Trade-Match.com, where he was responsible for the design and sales development of the first Internet based European B2B auction tool. He has also served as European sales manager for Valeo a leading European automotive manufacturer; as a product director for Ford Motor Company where he was responsible for setting up a mini-stores network for servicing and spare-parts resale; and as commercial advisor to the Société Marseillaise de Crédit bank in Spain with a specific focus on implementing textile brands in that market.

“These new management team additions will further assist us in meeting our global operational goals: driving member adoption and providing the highest-level of service to our members,” said Colin Dyer, CEO of the WWRE. “Sally, Nick and Jerome are primed to help us do just that, continuing to contribute their industry knowledge, technology leadership and solid member relationships to the success of the Exchange."

About the WWRE®
The WWRE is the premier Internet-based business-to-business exchange in the retail e-marketplace. The Exchange was created with the fundamental purpose of reducing costs and improving efficiencies throughout the supply chain, employing product and service solutions typical of a global procurement and supply operation. Designed to facilitate and simplify trading between retailers, suppliers, partners and distributors, the WWRE currently consists of 61 members from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America with combined sales of approximately U.S. $900 billion. To date, the WWRE has saved its members over $489 million with an average savings per member of $8 million. For more information, visit the website at www.wwre.org or www.worldwideretailexchange.org

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For more information:

Cynthia Rogers
Edelman Worldwide
312-233-1390
cynthia.rogers@edelman.com