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News 21 Feb 2022 - 2 min read

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The co-founder of Shopper, Ed Couche, has been named the company’s new CEO, after the sudden death of its former boss Ben Walker.

What you need to know:

Shopper cofounder and Chief Operations Officer Ed Couche has been named CEO of the business, assuming the role after the passing of Ben Walker.
Walker died in his sleep earlier this year and cofounded the business with Couche in 2015.

Shopper has appointed former Chief Operations Officer and co-founder Ed Couche as its new CEO after the passing of Ben Walker.

Couche and Walker created the business in 2015, but Walker passed away in his sleep earlier this year. The company has digital out of home panels in 430 shopping centres around the country.

Shopper Chairman, David Morgan said in a statement: “Ed’s appointment is a natural transition for the business, as he has played an intrinsic role in the company’s vision since its inception. He has been instrumental in leading the technology, operations and commercial areas of the Shopper business in recent years.”