“Digital Wave Technology has announced that Lori Schafer, its CEO, has been honored as one of this year’s “Most Influential Women” by Mass Market Retailers (MMR). The recognition ceremony brought together senior executives from leading retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies nationwide, celebrating key female leaders who have made significant impacts in their respective industries. Schafer, representing the only technology company serving retailers and brands among the honorees, shared the spotlight with other distinguished female leaders from CVS, H-E-B, Nestle Life Sciences, Target, Walgreens, Walmart, and more.
Schafer received her nomination from industry peers within the MMR community, highlighting her exceptional leadership and transformative contributions to the retail industry. Under Schafer’s stewardship, Digital Wave Technology has emerged as a trailblazer, offering the industry’s sole AI-native rapid development platform. This platform drives increased revenue, enhances operational efficiency, and boosts profitability for global retailers, consumer goods companies, and healthcare organizations.
“We are immensely proud of Lori’s accomplishments and the recognition she has garnered from Mass Market Retailers,” said Bernie Brennan, Chairman of Digital Wave Technology. “Her visionary leadership has been instrumental in our company’s success and has significantly influenced the broader retail landscape. This award underscores her unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence.”
This accolade as “Most Influential Women” follows Schafer’s recent recognition as a Top Retail Expert of 2024 by RETHINK Retail and as a Top Mover and Shaker in Retail 2023 by RIS News, further solidifying her profound impact and dedication to advancing consumer brands.
About Digital Wave Technology
Digital Wave Technology specializes in turnkey enterprise AI applications designed to meet the critical business needs of global corporations in industries such as retail, consumer goods, and healthcare. The company’s unified analytical platform offers both pre-packaged and scalable applications, along with the agility to rapidly develop new solutions, empowering clients with a competitive edge. Digital Wave Technology’s strategy revolves around continuous innovation and a commitment to delivering unmatched value through technology driven by real-world business use cases and exceptional customer service. Initially rooted in enterprise Product Information Management and Master Data Management, the company’s common data model now supports a growing suite of best-in-class solutions.”
