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Justin Mennen departs Rite Aid

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PHILADELPHIA — Justin Mennen, EVP and chief digital and technology officer is leaving Rite Aid, effective immediately.

Mennen, a seasoned technology and digital leader with more than 20 years of technology leadership experience, was named Rite Aid’s senior vice president and chief information officer in 2018. In 2022, his responsibilities expanded to include leadership of all digital and ecommerce.

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“Executive vice president and chief digital and technology officer Justin Mennen is no longer with the company. We appreciate his years of service to Rite Aid and wish him the best in his next endeavor. Christine Rose has been promoted to senior vice president, Chief Information Officer, and will oversee technology services, while Digital will report to Interim senior vice president, Marketing Jeanniey Walden,” said the company in a statement.

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