Leadership Team
ELIE Y. KATZ
President & CEO, Serial Entrepreneur
With many years of experience as an executive, at various companies in diverse industries, Elie’s interpersonal and organizational skills, bundled with ambitious tenacity, have helped him succeed in various c-level leadership positions. Prior to founding National Retail Solutions (NRS), he served as President of Fabrix Systems which was subsequently sold to Ericson for 100 million dollars. Before that, he was Founder, President and CEO of Citizens Choice Energy. He was formally mayor and is currently Deputy Mayor of Teaneck, NJ. He also manages and invests in real estate properties and food establishments.
ELI KORN
COO, Retail Expert
Eli, one of the most prominent young professionals in the CPG Industry, is a proven leader across the Grocery, Media, and Technology Industries. A practical visionary, Eli is data-driven and guides the organization to efficient execution. Prior to joining NRS as COO, Eli spent 5 years at Jetro, Restaurant Depot responsible for buying and category management decisions for U.S. and Imported brands that profitably served Jetro’s independent customer base. Additionally, Eli held multiple management positions in Grocery Retail and Wholesale operations.
SUZY SILLIMAN
SVP, Data Strategy and Sales
Industry Insider
Suzy is a trusted CPG Industry leader with broad and deep demand-chain experience from both the client- and supplier side. Her tenures include Managing Director and SVP at MSAi as well as a variety of posts at both IRI and Heinz. Through leveraging data and analytics to achieve profitable growth, Suzy has worked with the leading CPG companies in the world and has gained an unparalleled understanding of the nuances of the Convenience/Small Format channels over two decades.
BRANDON THURBER
Director of Scan Data Insights
Brandon joined NRS from MSAi, where he spent several years helping CPG leaders in the Tobacco, Confectionery, Snack Food and Beverage Industries, leverage data and analytics to drive sales and profit growth. He is immersed in the nuanced dynamics and the operational processes of the Convenience Channel including innovation launch strategy, trade program management, SKU optimization, and competitive analysis. Brandon brings a partnering, consultative approach to NRS, which is aligned with our vision and will enable us to continue to expand and evolve as we bring visibility to the retail “blind spot” of the Independents.