GetPrice poaches Matthew Rigney from Fairfax Business Media

GetPrice poaches Matthew Rigney from Fairfax Business Media

Rigney appointed as sales director for online comparison shopping site, GetPrice.com.au.

The managing director of online comparison shopping site GetPrice.com.au, Chris Hitchen, today announced the appointment of Matthew Rigney as sales director. Mr Hitchen said Mr Rigney was the perfect candidate to capitalise on GetPrice’s 750,000 monthly unique browsers.

“As GetPrice continues its rapid growth, we required somebody with a proven track record in online media to drive sales across the site. “Matthew brings a wealth of experience in this field, having cut his teeth on a number of relevant and challenging projects at Fairfax Business Media and for IDG’s PC World and GamePro. He will be a terrific asset to GetPrice.”

Mr Rigney said he was looking forward to the challenge and excitement of working with an innovative young company. "GetPrice is revolutionary. It’s an upstart with huge potential that is set to turn Australian retail on its head. “Contrary to the protestations of some retail industry stalwarts, online is undeniably the future for Australian retail and GetPrice.com.au is undoubtedly the best offering in Australia, both from a product perspective and with respect to its seasoned management team.”

Mr Rigney said online shopping was further advanced in North America and Europe and that it was only a matter of time before Australians move en masse to shopping online. “Australian shoppers are finding better value online, they’re saving time and keeping their sanity by having online comparison shopping sites search for the best prices and do the bargaining for them. “It just makes sense.”

The appointment of Mr Rigney, who will report to Mr Hitchen, is effective immediately.