Robert Stevenish has come a long way since his days at JC Penney and Hills Department Stores.

After working for JC Penney for 24 years, Stevenish went on to become the Executive Vice President and COO (Chief Operating Officer)of Hills Department Stores. After his stint with Hills, Stevenish moved to various companies and filled in various positions and assignments. He was President and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of a mutual benefit retail company called Fedco; a Senior Executive Vice President for Montgomery Ward; and Chairman, President, and CEO of the national membership and retail company Netmarket Group.

On September 5, 2001, the 57-year old Stevenish was named President and CEO of Trilegiant Corporation, succeeding Scott W. Bernstein.

Upon his appointment, Stevenish revealed his plans of developing ground-breaking programs centered on the company’s membership base. He also expressed intentions of strengthening the company’s relationship with Cendant Corporation. Stevenish also acknowledged Bernstein’s significant contributions to the company, especially with regard to the molding of Trilegiant into the best in membership services, specifically after it separated from Cendant.

Bernstein, who is credited as being the one responsible for the success of the Trilegiant and AOL-Time Warner deal, expressed his confidence that the company’s new President and CEO will be able to continue pushing the company towards aggressive growth through his good leadership skills and significant industry knowledge.

Prior to being named President and CEO, Stevenish was Trilegiant’s Acquisitions, Retail Services and Insurance Executive Vice President.

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