Evine Names Bob Rosenblatt CEO

By

Cassidy Mantor

Published
Aug 19, 2016

Ecomm video platform Evine has named Bob Rosenblatt permanent CEO after his interim position with the company.

“During the past six months, Bob has shown that there is no better person to lead Evine,” says Landel Hobbs, Evine’s new Chairman of the Board.

Hobbs continued, “Bob’s proven leadership, his years of both traditional retail and electronic retail experience, and his abilities to inspire and coalesce the team around him makes him the perfect person at this exciting time in video commerce. After reviewing and interviewing many candidates, we came to the conclusion that Bob is the ideal individual to take Evine to the next level of video-based retailing.”

Rosenblatt brings decades of experience in executive roles at Bloomingdale's, Tommy Hilfiger and the Home Shopping Network HSN.

“I am excited to have this opportunity to lead Evine and become a permanent member of this energized management team. Since assuming the role of Interim CEO earlier this year I feel we have made significant progress towards improving the Company’s merchandising balance, accelerating the development of engaging brands our customers love and prioritizing profitability for continued shareholder growth,” stated Rosenblatt.

Rosenblatt explained the direction he wants to take Evine, saying “We feel interactive video commerce is the most dynamic opportunity in the retail landscape today and we are positioned well to continue to deliver this experience to our customers.”

Rosenblatt was formerly the Chairman of the Board. He has stepped down from that role to lead the company as its chief executive. Hobbs accordingly assumed the Chairman role.