5/12/2008
WebMetro, a web marketing firm based in San Dimas, CA, has hired Philip Krim as its new vice president of business development. Krim will oversee WebMetro’s East coast operations, launching a new office for the firm in New York. “The strategic expansion from California to New York, along with the additional business savvy Philip Krim brings to the table is a tremendous win for WebMetro,” says WebMetro CEO and founder Carlos Ugalde. Before joining WebMetro, Krim was CEO of Merrick Group, an online retailer that operates a network of home furnishing web sites. Krim helped found Merrick, No. 432 in the Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide.