StarKist Co., a subsidiary of Dongwon Industries, has named Sam Hwi Lee as president and CEO of StarKist. Lee, a StarKist board of directors member since 2008, became the interim president of StarKist on Nov. 1, 2012, following the resignation of In-Soo Cho. He officially was appointed president and CEO last week during a StarKist […]
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Posted in, Executive News, Southeast
Publix Adds Knopik To Board Of Directors
During its annual stockholders’ meeting this week, Publix Super Markets elected Steve Knopik to its board of directors. “We are pleased to have Steve join the Publix board,” said Publix Board Chair Charlie Jenkins Jr. “His strong retail and financial background and commitment to the community will make him a strong addition to our board.” […]
Posted in, Executive News, National
Gorny To Join PMA’s Science And Technology Team
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) has named Dr. Jim Gorny to the newly created position of VP of food safety and technology, starting May 1. In his role, Gorny will strengthen PMA’s initiatives to build member value in the areas of science and technology, including food safety research, biotechnology, agricultural innovations, process and packaging technology and […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Executive News, West
Van Helden Appointed President, COO Of Stater Bros. Markets
Peter Van Helden will become president and COO of Stater Bros. Markets when Jim Lee retires as of June 1. Van Helden is a 36-year veteran of the supermarket industry. Prior to joining Stater Bros., he was EVP of retail operations for Supervalu. Van Helden began his career in 1977, working for Rosauers in Libby, […]
Posted in, Executive News, West
Stater Bros. President Announces Retirement
Jim Lee, president and COO of Stater Bros. Markets, plans to retire May 31. He made the announcement Thursday in Pomona, Calif., after being inducted into the California Grocers Association Educational Foundation (CGAEF) Hall of Achievement. Lee joined San Bernardino-based Stater Bros. Markets as group SVP of retail operations in 2002, bringing to the company […]
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Industry Veteran Joins Go Think! Management Team
Go Think!, a retail marketing, customer loyalty and digital technology firm, has added Dan Sanders to its management team. Sanders will serve as managing director for business development, focusing on both business development and marketing consulting. A seasoned executive in the supermarket industry, Sanders most recently served as a Supervalu division president. During his tenure […]
Posted in, Executive News, Midwest
Lund Food Holdings Promotes Lombardo And Geisler
Lund Food Holdings Inc. (LFHI), parent company to 22 Lunds and Byerly’s stores in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, has promoted two key executives, a company news release says. Phil Lombardo (left) has been promoted to the new position of chief marketing and merchandising officer. Jim Geisler (right) has been promoted to the new position of […]
Posted in, Executive News, Northeast
Ahold USA Appoints Scorza As Chief Information Officer
Ahold USA has named Paul Scorza as its chief information officer, effective today. In this role, which will be based in Quincy, Mass., Scorza will oversee all Ahold USA information management functions, with a focus on the development and implementation of systems and business processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, controls and operations across the company. […]