Focal Systems Inc., the industry leader in retail automation solutions announced today that Dr. Donald High has joined the company as a technology strategist.
Focal Systems is experiencing rapid growth with their shelf camera based automated inventory solution that helps retailers cut costs while improving their on-shelf availability.
High is an experienced retail technology leader who previously served as the Chief Scientist at Walmart and the Chief Innovation Officer at Ashley Furniture. High holds over 150 technology patents and has played a key role in evaluating innovative technology that solves multi billion dollar problems for brick and mortar retail stores.
“I’ve spent the past 15 years in the retail industry evaluating technology solutions to solve the out of stock problem,” said Dr. Donald High. “Focal’s shelf camera based approach has clearly established itself as the most cost effective and accurate way to produce real time shelf data. With this practical, cutting edge technology in place, retailers unlock significant opportunities to reduce operational costs and increase sales through higher on-shelf availability.”
“Don brings a wealth of experience and an analytical approach that will help us continue to innovate to best serve our retail customers,” said Francois Chaubard, CEO, Focal Systems. “We are thrilled to have him join the team and contribute to our product roadmap and overall company strategy.”
As society adjusts to a new normal, retailers are forced to reinvent how they operate and are seeking technology partners that enable them to deliver on their customer needs. Focal Systems and their operating system of retail portfolio are poised to usher in the next generation of retail.
