ROCKY HILL, CT--(Marketwired - August 16, 2016) - Clarus Commerce announces the appointment of Bob Breunig as its Chief Financial Officer. Breunig brings nearly three decades of experience in finance and has spent most of the past two decades in prominent positions at Synapse Group, a leading subscription commerce firm.

"We take great pride in hiring top experts in every field, so we're thrilled to welcome Bob into the fold as our CFO," said Clarus Commerce CEO Tom Caporaso. "His considerable acumen in finance, coupled with his deep wealth of knowledge and experience in subscription marketing, will be great assets in helping us sustain our remarkable growth and success."

In his previous position, Breunig served as Chief Financial Officer of Akademos, Inc., where he oversaw its financial and human resource functions, starting in February 2014. Before joining Akademos, he was the Chief Financial Officer of Synapse Group, Inc., a division of Time Inc. and the largest provider of subscription marketing services to the magazine industry. Prior to that, Breunig held various financial positions at Cendant Membership Services, a loyalty marketing company; Fraser Papers, a paper manufacturer; and Arthur Andersen. Breunig earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Bucknell University and is a certified public accountant.

"I'm excited about the opportunity to work for one of the true pioneers of subscription commerce," said Breunig, "and I look forward to helping Clarus Commerce enhance and expand its world-class suite of loyalty products and services."

For more information, please contact Clarus Commerce at 860-358-9198; email Clarus at busdev@claruscommerce.com; or visit the Clarus Commerce website at www.claruscommerce.com.

About Clarus Commerce

Clarus Commerce creates great products that strengthen our clients' businesses, build brand loyalty, and foster long-term, profitable relationships by enhancing the lives of our customers. Founded in 2001, Clarus Commerce has earned its reputation as a subscription commerce leader through its flagship program, FreeShipping.com, and its innovative, easily customizable programs. Backed by Trivergance and other investor groups, Clarus continues to expand upon its subscription commerce successes. For more information, visit www.ClarusCommerce.com.

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