Joins from LinkedIn; Will lead Web, Mobile and Design
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Groupon today announced Parker Barrile as its Senior Vice President of
Product. He will lead Groupon's global product teams focused on web,
mobile and design.
Groupon today announced Parker Barrile as its Senior Vice President of Product. He will lead Groupon's global Product teams focused on web, mobile and design. (Photo: Business Wire)
"Parker brings tremendous value to Groupon both as an entrepreneur and
an established, effective product leader in global tech organizations,"
said Groupon CEO Eric Lefkofsky. "He will help us evolve our local
commerce platform to further engage our customers and help make Groupon
a premier online shopping destination."
Barrile joins Groupon from LinkedIn where he was VP of Product
Management and led teams for several of the company's core monetization
products including Talent Solutions, Premium Subscriptions and the
Payments Platform. During his five years at LinkedIn, Barrile was
instrumental in building consumer and enterprise products that today
generate more than $1 billion in annual revenue.
"Groupon has an impressive track record of product innovation and
enormous potential," Barrile said. I'm excited about the opportunity to
revolutionize commerce in a way that empowers merchants and delights
consumers."
Prior to LinkedIn, Barrile founded and served as the CEO of Predictify,
a community-based prediction platform where members could make and vote
on predictions regarding current events. He has also held roles at
Google and Bain & Company.
Barrile will join Groupon's senior leadership team and will report to
CEO Eric Lefkofsky. He will be based in Groupon's Palo Alto office,
beginning in September.
About Groupon
Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) is a global leader of local commerce and the
place you start when you want to buy just about anything, anytime,
anywhere. By leveraging the company's global relationships and scale,
Groupon offers consumers a vast marketplace of unbeatable deals all over
the world. Shoppers discover the best a city has to offer on the web or
on mobile with Groupon Local, enjoy vacations with Groupon Getaways, and
find a curated selection of electronics, fashion, home furnishings and
more with Groupon Goods. Groupon is redefining how traditional small
businesses attract, retain and interact with customers by providing
merchants with a suite of products and services, including customizable
deal campaigns, credit card payment processing capabilities, and
point-of-sale solutions that help businesses grow and operate more
effectively. To search for great deals or subscribe to Groupon emails,
visit www.Groupon.com.
To download Groupon's five-star mobile apps, visit www.groupon.com/mobile.
To learn more about the company's merchant solutions and how to work
with Groupon, visit www.GrouponWorks.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve risks
and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those
discussed. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences
include, but are not limited to, the factors included under the headings
''Risk Factors'' and ''Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations'' in the company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and subsequently filed
quarterly reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
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Bill Roberts, 312-459-5191
billr@groupon.com
Source: Groupon
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