CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. Capra Consulting Group, the leading retail technology, payments, security and strategic implementation firm today announced that Ed Collupy is joining the team as an Executive Consultant.
Collupy joins W. Capra from The Pantry, Inc., the largest independently operated convenience store chain in the southeastern United States prior to its merger with Couche-Tard. At the Pantry he served as vice president on the IT leadership team, where most recently he directed and supported all of The Pantry retail systems for store operations, merchandising, and the fuel teams.
During his career at The Pantry, Collupy led The Pantry’s technology plans through their rapid growth from 400 stores to over 1500 stores. Under his leadership they implemented several successful strategic project initiatives including Point of Sale (POS), Back Office Reporting and Accounting, Analytics, Workforce Management, and Fuel Pricing systems.
"Ed is a proven leader who possesses a depth of retail systems experience," said Doug Rodewald, a Partner in W. Capra. "He has a track record of collaborating with business teams and delivering system solutions that drove the business forward.” Patrick Raycroft, Founding Partner, added “Ed joins us as a highly respected and involved resource, an advocate for the Convenience/Petroleum retail industry. He’ll be an asset to our team and the retail clients we provide strategic guidance to.”
Collupy has served as Chairman of the Board of Advisors of Connexus (formerly PCATS) and continues to be a member of their Board of Directors. He has also been a member of VeriFone’s Petroleum Advisory Council, Retalix’ Executive Advisory Board, and in advisory roles on the NACS Technology Council. Ed is a past recipient of Convenience Store News Top IT Exec of the year recognition.
A graduate of Suffolk University in Boston he also attended Harvard Business School’s Executive Education program - Delivering Information Services.
About W. Capra Consulting Group
W. Capra Consulting Group is a leading provider of strategy and implementation services for retail businesses. The firm has deep expertise in retail technology, payment processing, security and front/back office systems and processes. Specialties include: EMV, E2E Encryption, Mobile Payments, Security Strategies, PCI, DLP, SEIM Payment Infrastructures, and Loyalty.
