Freight Handlers Inc. (FHI), one of the country’s leading providers of warehouse, retail product handling and logistics services, has made some leadership changes. Ryan Wall has been promoted to president and CEO, replacing Chairman and founder Chuck Wall as CEO. In addition, the Fuquay-Varina, N.C.-based company has named Reid Durst COO and Tal Wall CFO. […]
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Posted in, Executive News, Midwest
Kraft Foods Names George Zoghbi Vice Chair Of Ops, R&D, Sales And Strategy
Kraft Foods Group Inc. has appointed George Zoghbi to the newly created executive position of vice chairman of operations, R&D, sales and strategy, reporting directly to CEO Tony Vernon. The creation of this new role brings together the expertise of several key areas under one leader, including research and development, which creates innovative new products […]
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Marley Beverage Co. Hires New President, CEO
The Marley Beverage Co., a Michigan-based new-age beverage manufacturer, has appointed Harry Bigelow as president and CEO, effective today. He takes on the role vacated by Kevin McClafferty last fall. Bigelow has more than 30 years of beverage industry experience in both non-alcoholic and beverage alcohol in North America. He held positions of increased responsibility […]
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Georgia Grocery Veteran Barry Robinson To Retire June 2
Georgia grocery industry veteran Barry Robinson is set to retire next week. Robinson’s last day with Delhaize America will be June 2. Robinson has spent 26 years with J.H. Harvey Co., most recently serving as VP of operations for J.H. Harvey and Reid’s. He worked for 16 years with Piggly Wiggly Southern. He also has […]
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Former Winn-Dixie CEO Peter Lynch Joins RPAI’s Board Of Directors
Peter L. Lynch, former chairman, president and CEO of Winn-Dixie Stores Inc., has been elected to Retail Properties of America Inc.’s board of directors. Lynch was CEO of Winn-Dixie from 2004-2006 and chairman of the board of directors, president and CEO from 2006-March 2012. Winn-Dixie Stores Inc., now owned by Bi-Lo Holdings, is a NASDAQ-listed […]
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Industry Veteran William Toler Becomes President, CEO At Hostess
Hostess Brands LLC has appointed food industry veteran William Toler, a colleague of Hostess Chairman Dean Metropoulos and who previously served as CEO of AdvancePierre Foods and president of Pinnacle, president and CEO. Longtime Hostess executive Rich Seban, who most recently served as the company’s president and COO, has been named vice chairman. “Hostess Brands […]
Posted in, Executive News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Hires Nancy LaMons As Chief HR Officer
Sprouts Farmers Market has named Nancy LaMons its chief human resources officer. LaMons will be responsible for leading the Phoenix, Ariz.-based grocer’s human resources and organizational development efforts. LaMons brings to Sprouts a strong background in the retail, consumer packaged goods and restaurant sectors, most recently as chief people officer at the Fiesta Restaurant Group. […]
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Weis Markets Gets New SVP Of Operations
Weis Markets has named David W. Gose SVP of operations. Gose will oversee the day-to-day operation and management of the Sunbury, Pa.-based grocer’s stores. He reports to COO Kurt Schertle. Prior to joining Weis, Gose was senior director and regional GM at Walmart Ohio where he oversaw 92 stores and more than 30,000 full- and […]