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Newgistics Inc.

is in the Business Services Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$7.5M
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Newgistics is the premier provider of intelligent returns management solutions for the retail, medical supplies and healthcare, service parts, telecommunications equipment and computing industries. With a team of experts from major retail, supply-chain, logistics and technology companies, Newgistics has combined innovative technology and best practice methodology for returns management to develop Newgistics Intelligent Returns Management sm solutions (IRM). These solutions deliver the greatest convenience for customers while maximizing a company's control of the entire returns process. Newgistics has the most extensive returns management network in the industry with a suite of IRM solutions that span the entire return cycle, including the flagship solution SmartLabel , which features a dynamic barcode integrated with customer data at the point-of-sale; Advanced Returns Notifications sm giving the entire returns process unparalleled end-to-end visibility; optimized transportation through our national returns-dedicated network that lowers the cost of handling returns; customized reporting that impacts inventory management; processing and disposition to help lower operation costs; and, returns related marketing and customer loyalty programs.

Chief Executive Officer
William J. Razzouk
Number of Employees 74
Contact Information

2700 Via Fortuna Ste 300

Austin, Texas 78746

www.newgistics....

1 512 225 6000

NAICS Code Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services: 541611

Recent Events

  • Samsung Selects Newgistics SmartLabelR Intelligent Returns ManagementTM IRM Solution for Its S.T.A.R. Recycling Program Samsung...

    10/20/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Samsung Selects Newgistics SmartLabel Intelligent Returns Management IRM Solution for Its S.T.A.R. Recycling Program

    10/20/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story

News & Analysis

newgistics inc. - All News and Analysis

  • Newgistics & RetailMeNot.com Offer Five Tips for Spending Economic Stimulus Checks Wisely

    - 2008-05-27

    RetailMeNot.com Poll Reveals 36% of Shoppers Plan to Spend Rather Than Save Their Stimulus Bonus AUSTIN, Texas & MELBOURNE, Australia -- Most people have received their economic stimulus checks and more are on the way. With the soaring fuel costs, rising food prices and a slowing economy, many believe...

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  • Newgistics Receives Corporate Achievement Award for Innovations in Mailing Industry

    - 2008-05-23

    Newgistics Recognized by United States Postal Service at National Postal Forum AUSTIN, Texas -- Newgistics Inc., the only provider of a postal-based, intelligent logistics solution for forward and returns shipping, today announced it was honored with the prestigious 2008 Corporate Business Achievement Award from the United States Postal Service...

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  • Newgistics Executive Appointed to Prestigious Parcel Shippers Association Board

    - 2008-05-12

    Newgistics VP of Business Strategy David Plemons Brings 25 Years of Proven Logistics Expertise to Strengthen Communication and Legislation for Shipping Industry AUSTIN, Texas -- Newgistics Inc., the only provider of a postal-based, intelligent logistics solution for forward and returns shipping, today announced that Vice President of Business Strategy...

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  • Newgistics Personalizes Shipping Experience for GiftsForYouNow.com

    - 2008-04-28

    Innovator in Postal-Based Intelligent Logistics Management Reduces Shipping Costs by 14% for Leading Online Retailer AUSTIN, Texas -- Newgistics, Inc., the only provider of a postal-based, intelligent logistics solution for forward and returns shipping, today announced that GiftsForYouNow.com has selected Newgistics to reduce costs and increase visibility into the...

    Tags: logistics, Retail, Transportation, U.S. Postal Service

  • Newgistics Inc. Buys Parcel Delivery Firm

    - 2008-03-03

    Logistics provider Newgistics Inc., Austin, Texas, said it has purchased parcel delivery company Cornerstone Shipping Solutions. Cornerstone, Milan, 111., provides parcel consolidation services through the U.S. Postal Service, mixing loads from several customers to create single shipments moved by the postal service. The companies did not disclose die financial details...

    Tags: logistics

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
William J. Razzouk Chief Executive Officer
Joe Phillips Chief Technology Officer
Michael Twomey Chief Financial Officer
David Plemons Vice President of Business Strategy
John McAlpin Vice President of Operations
Jonathan Dampier Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Strategy
Ken Johnson Vice President of Corporate Strategy
Ken Hawk Managing Director of Arbor Partners
Kevin Brown Director of Marketing
Cynthia R. Cohen
Melanie Kusin
Mike Stevens
Richard C. Marcus
Robert E Bernard
Laura Sachar Director
Phil Siegel Director

William J. Razzouk is Chief Executive Officer of Newgistics, Inc., a provider of intelligent returns management solutions for direct retailers and technology companies. Mr. Razzouk also owns WJR Advisors and WJR Ventures, management consulting and investment firms. From August 2000 to December 2002, he was a Managing Director of Paradigm Capital Partners, LLC, a venture capital firm in Memphis, Tennessee that focuses on meeting the capital and advisory needs of emerging growth companies. From September 1998 to August 2000, he was Chairman of PlanetRx.com, an e-commerce company focused on healthcare and sales of prescription and over-the-counter medicines, health and beauty products and medical supplies. He was also Chief Executive Officer of PlanetRx.com from September 1998 until April 2000. From April 1998 until September 1998, Mr. Razzouk owned a management consulting business and an investment company that focused on identifying strategic acquisitions. From September 1997 until April 1998, he was the President, Chief Operating Officer and a director of Storage USA, Inc., a then publicly traded (now private) real estate investment trust that owns and operates more than 350 mini storage warehouses. He served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of America Online from February 1996 to June 1996. From 1983 to 1996, Mr. Razzouk held various management positions at Federal Express Corporation, most recently as Executive Vice President, Worldwide Customer Operations, with full worldwide profit and loss responsibility. Mr. Razzouk previously held management positions at ROLM Corporation, Philips Electronics and Xerox Corporation. He previously was a director of Fritz Companies, Inc., Sanifill, Inc., Cordis Corp., Storage USA, PlanetRx.com, America Online and La Quinta Motor Inns. Mr. Razzouk holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Georgia.

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Newgistics, Inc. Director Current
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Waste Connections, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
Storage USA, Inc. President Former
AOL LLC President Former
AOL LLC Chief Operating Officer Former
Storage USA, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Former
FedEx Corporation chief operating officer Former
Federal Express Corporation Chief Operating Officer Former
Federal Express Corporation Executive Vice President Former
FedEx Corporation executive vice president Former
ROLM Corporation Former
Planetrx.Com Chairman Former
Cordis Corporation Director Former
Planetrx.Com Director Former
AOL LLC Director Former
Storage USA, Inc. Director Former
The University of Georgia Bachelor of Journalism Degree Former

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Newgistics, Inc. Chief Technology Officer Current
Rite Aid Corporation Current
Blockbuster, Inc. Executive Vice President Former

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Newgistics, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
American Chamber of Commerce Member Current
The Tivoli Chief Financial Officer Former
American Power Conversion Corporation chief financial officer Former
The Tivoli Vice President of Operations Former
International Business Machines Corporation Former
University of Virginia J.D Former
Yale University B.A. Former
Queens College Former

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Newgistics, Inc. Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Strategy Current

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Newgistics, Inc. Vice President of Corporate Strategy Current
Newgistics, Inc. Sales Executive Former
International Business Machines Corporation Former

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Newgistics, Inc. Managing Director of Arbor Partners Current

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Newgistics, Inc. Director of Marketing Current

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The Sports Authority, Inc. Board of Directors Current

Professional Profile Melanie Kusin is a Vice Chairman of Heidrick & Struggles, headquartered in the firm's New York office. She served as Global Managing Partner for the Consumer Practice and was elected to and served on the firm's Global Partnership Council. Melanie's personal search practice focuses on serving clients in the consumer product, fashion, luxury, and retail industries. She has completed CEO searches for publicly traded corporations, privately held companies, private equity firms and financially distressed companies. She also fills Board seats for major public corporations along with advising on succession management. Prior to joining Heidrick & Struggles, Melanie was at Russell Reynolds Associates as Managing Director. There, she headed the global Consumer Sector and co-founded the retail practice. Before she began her career in executive search, Melanie was in account management at Ogilvy & Mather, managing client assignments for global FMCG companies. Education Born and raised in Texarkana, Texas, Melanie earned her undergraduate degree in English literature from Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans and an MBA in marketing and finance from Tulane Graduate Business School. Additional Information Melanie has provided commentary for television and radio on "the corner office" and boards dealing with succession issues. She also is a regular speaker on retailing trends and leadership for national trade associations and the investment community. Thought Leadership Boardroom Briefing: Crossing the Boardroom Digital Divide

Organization Position Status
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. Global Managing Partner Current
Newgistics, Inc. Current
Nemerix Sa CEO Former
Russell Reynolds Associates Inc. Managing Director Former
Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide, Inc. Former
Stanford University master's degree in business administration Former
University of Michigan bachelor's of science in electrical engineering Former

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Newgistics, Inc. Current
Pepsi-Cola Former

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Newgistics, Inc. Current
Zale Corporation Chairman Former

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Newgistics, Inc. Current
Limited Brands, Inc. chief executive officer Former
Limited Brands, Inc. president Former
Brigham Young University M.B.A. in Communications & Advertising Former
Brigham Young University M.B.A. in Communications & Advertising Former

Laura is an early Internet investor and brings a vast network of relationships. She is the link that brought together the Founders of StarVest Partners, L.P. Laura likes to say: "As an entrepreneur, I enjoy working side-by-side with our portfolio companies to build valuable relationships with potential customers, partners and other resources." She represents StarVest on the Board of Newgistics and MessageOne and A21. She is an Observer of iCrossing and was also an active Observer on the Board of Connected prior to its being acquired by Iron Mountain in 2004. Laura has worked with leading visionary entrepreneurs and investors throughout her 14 years of financial merchant banking and venture capital experience. Beginning in the early 1990's, she identified investments in several high performing digital media companies. Laura was responsible for direct venture capital investments at Gabelli Securities, Inc. In January 1992, she founded Sachar Capital, Ltd., a financial advisory firm specializing in digital media. Laura was the Founding Chairman of the NYNMA Angel Investors Program, a non-profit organization that has reviewed thousands of early-stage investment opportunities since May 1997 to January 2004 where she also served as a Board Member. Laura is among a cadre of former journalists that bring their passion for research and analysis to venture capital investing. She was an Associate Editor at Financial World magazine from 1986 to 1989 and she was a Financial Analyst in corporate finance at Prudential Securities from 1984 to 1986. She holds a BA from Barnard College, Columbia University, and an MBA from Columbia University Graduate School of Business. Following a belief in the importance of community participation, Laura is on the Board of Ballet Hispanico and a former Board Member of the Trail Blazers Camp and former Society of Fellows Advisory Committee Member at the Aspen Institute. She is also a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and Co-Chairman of the YPO Gotham Chapter Education Committee. In the early morning she can often be found running in Central Park.

Organization Position Status
Starvest Partners Founder Current
A21, Inc. Co-Chairman and Founder, Starvest, Partners, L.P. Current
A21, Inc. Board Observer Current
Messageone, Inc. Director Current
Comparisonmarket, Inc. Board Observer Current
Newgistics, Inc. Director Current
Ballet Hispanico Board of Directors Current
Starvest Partners Board of Directors Current
Netpreneur Board of Directors Current
Young Presidents' Organization Member Current
Starvest Partners Partner Former
Prudential Financial, Inc. Financial Analyst Former
Financial World, Inc. Former
Aspen Institute Advisory Member Former
Columbia Business School MBA Former
Columbia University BA Former
Barnard College, Columbia University BA Former

Organization Position Status
Austin Ventures Venture Partner ,Growth Equity Current
Newgistics, Inc. Director Current
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. Vice President, Partner Former
Newgistics, Inc. Partner Former
WVR Group Partner Former
ReTrans Partner Former
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. Director Former
The University of Texas Adjunct Professor Former
University of Chicago MBA Former

Executive News

  • The Facts and Fallacies of Online Shipping Costs

    E-Commerce Times - 7/04/09 - View Story

  • Study: M&A Market Indicates Convergence

    Media Post - 7/01/09 - View Story

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