Full Name
Steve Rempel
Job Title
CIO
Company
Boots
Speaker Bio
Steve Rempel is responsible for all technology and data related activities for Boots UK, No7 Beauty Company, Global Sourcing and WBA’s international interests in Europe, Asia and South America.

He drives the consolidated, cross domain technology roadmap for these geographies which includes full lifecycle replacements and new technology transformation projects as well as a focused and determined move from a heavy legacy environment to both private and public cloud offerings. Alongside, Steve is developing the International Data Office, which provides advanced data and analytics to WBA’s international businesses.

Previously, Steve was the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Rite Aid Corporation, where he led the technology and digital strategy for Rite Aid and its subsidiaries, along with having responsibility for their IT systems, including computers, network infrastructure, telecommunications and data security. Prior to Rite Aid, Steve served as the President and CEO of Balance Innovations, a cash management solutions software company.

Steve has spent more than 35 years in the retail industry, acquiring a vast knowledge base across retail technologies, supply chain, loyalty, marketing, merchandising, administration services, business intelligence, advanced analytics, health and wellness, off shore development/support, brand acquisitions/mergers and subsidiary expansion.

Steve has served on numerous boards, along with being a featured contributor to trade publications and featured speaker at many industry events.
Steve Rempel