MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – 12/01/2026 – (SeaPRwire) – Agilence Inc., a provider of advanced analytics solutions for loss prevention, risk management, and compliance, has announced the appointment of Rick Timmerman as Vice President of Global Sales. The move signals a continued focus on scaling global operations as retailers, restaurants, and hospitality operators increasingly turn to data-driven insights to protect margins and improve operational performance.
Timmerman brings more than 30 years of experience across retail technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and SaaS, with a reputation for building high-impact sales organizations and translating innovation into measurable business outcomes. His background includes developing go-to-market strategies that align emerging technologies with real-world operational needs, as well as cultivating long-term executive partnerships across global enterprises.
According to Agilence Chief Executive Officer Russ Hawkins, the appointment comes at a pivotal stage in the company’s growth. He noted that Agilence has spent more than 15 years helping customers reduce preventable loss and improve operational efficiency, and that Timmerman’s experience guiding digital transformation and revenue strategy will support the company’s expanding portfolio and international ambitions.
Throughout his career, Timmerman has held senior leadership roles at organizations including Appriss Retail, The Retail Equation, SureID, and Unicur. In these roles, he worked closely with some of the world’s most recognized retail and hospitality brands, helping them modernize loss prevention programs, adopt AI-powered analytics, and improve profitability across omnichannel environments. He is widely recognized for his customer-centric approach and his insight into enterprise-scale transformation.
Timmerman said Agilence’s strong customer retention rate and focus on actionable analytics were key factors in his decision to join the company. He highlighted the platform’s exception-based reporting and prescriptive alerts as tools that enable operators to focus on the issues that have the greatest impact on profit and safety. He also pointed to Agilence’s industry recognition for customer support, including multiple Stevie Awards, as a differentiator in the market.
In his new role, Timmerman will oversee global sales strategy and execution, with a mandate to expand Agilence’s market presence while continuing to deliver value to existing customers.
About Agilence
Agilence is a leader in loss prevention and operations analytics, supporting retail, restaurant, grocery, and hospitality organizations in reducing preventable loss and strengthening operational performance. The platform analyzes more than 45 million transactions daily from over 200 data sources, including POS, eCommerce, HR, inventory, labor, loyalty, RFID, video surveillance, and third-party delivery systems. With integrated case management and audit management capabilities, Agilence provides an end-to-end solution for risk, compliance, and operational excellence. More information is available at www.agilenceinc.com.