Weis Markets has promoted Bob Gleeson to chief operating officer of the company.
In his new role, Gleeson will oversee the company’s merchandising, marketing, advertising, store operations, information technology, asset protection and pharmacy departments.
He also will have oversight of the supply chain departments, including distribution, transportation and manufacturing. He will continue to report to Jonathan H. Weis, chairman, president and CEO of Weis Markets.
Gleeson joined Weis Markets in 2018, and was promoted to VP of fresh merchandising in July 2019. He was promoted in March 2021 to SVP of merchandising and marketing.
Earlier in his 32-year career, he worked in increasingly senior leadership positions, including VP of center store, SVP of merchandising and division president for SuperValu.
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About Weis Markets
Founded in 1912, Weis Markets is a Mid-Atlantic food retailer operating 198 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia and Virginia.
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