NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- David Lebow, a former executive at AOL and numerous other top technology companies, joined Group Commerce earlier this month as President-Revenue. In this role, he will be responsible for the overall customer experience, including the development of new customers, the achievement of goals for existing customers, and all aspects of the customer relationship. He will also lead Group Commerce's international expansion.

"We are thrilled to have an executive of David's talent join our management team," said Jonty Kelt, CEO of Group Commerce. "He has a tremendous amount of experience helping premium publishers accrue revenue in new markets, and brings with him a proven model for facilitating growth. In leading our business development and revenue operations, David will be a critical part of helping our current and future clients succeed in social commerce."

Lebow was CEO of Internet Broadcasting where he brought platform technology, content and ad services to the world's largest media publishers. At AOL he oversaw the burgeoning commerce business, AOL Local, and AOL's ad operations and technology groups, responsible for fulfilling a multi-billion dollar ad business. David held senior management positions at several media companies, including AMFM radio and Chancellor Media (now Clear Channel) as the company grew from 13 to 565 radio and television properties. 

"This management team and staff has an amazing set of domain experts with proven track records," said Lebow. "The focus of company -- allowing leading brands and publishers to participate in the deals/offers space -- is a great opportunity to grow revenue and audience for publishers.  In studying this fast-growing market, I am convinced Group Commerce offers the best solution to help publishers win an increasingly important space."

ABOUT GROUP COMMERCE

Group Commerce Inc. is a white-label, full-service group buying platform built for the unique needs of publishers and merchants. Founded in 2010, its social commerce technology is already in use by several of the industry's most respected brands. Backed by leading venture capital firms and other top investors, the Company is based in New York City.

For more information, visit www.groupcommerce.com.

SOURCE Group Commerce Inc.