Dean Foods Co. has elected Robert Tennant Wiseman as a new member of its board of directors. “We are thrilled that Robert has agreed to join the Dean Foods board,” said Gregg Tanner, CEO. “The breadth and depth of his business experience in the dairy industry will strengthen the board’s ability to guide Dean Foods […]
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Posted in, Executive News, Northeast
Ahold USA Names Van Dam EVP Of Supply Chain, E-Commerce
Ahold USA has appointed Jan van Dam to the position of EVP of supply chain and e-commerce. In this role, which will be based in Carlisle, Pa., van Dam will report directly to COO James McCann and will be transitioning into his new assignment in April. van Dam will focus on leading a supply chain […]
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Former Food Lion President Joins 99 Cents Only As Interim CEO
99 Cents Only Stores has announced that, to build on recent successes and to execute on the company’s previously announced accelerated growth strategy, former Food Lion executive Richard Anicetti is assuming the role of interim CEO. In addition, Michael Fung will join the company as interim chief administrative officer overseeing finance, information technology, real estate […]
Posted in, Executive News, Southwest
Boyer Coffee Names Former Walmart Exec Its CEO
Denver coffee distributor Boyer Coffee Co. has named Mark Goodman its new CEO and president, the Denver Business Journal reports. Goodman has been a professional with Evergreen Mergers & Acquisitions. He previously held various executive positions with Walmart Stores Inc.’s Sam’s Club division, McDonald’s Corp., EZ Lube Inc. and the Save-A-Lot grocery chain. At one […]
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Jill Soltau Promoted To President At Shopko
Shopko has promoted Jill Soltau to the position of president and chief merchandising officer. Soltau has more than 25 years of experience in the retail industry and joined Shopko in 2007 as SVP and GMM of apparel and accessories. In 2009, she was promoted to EVP and CMO. Prior to joining Shopko, Soltau held several […]
Posted in, Executive News, Midwest
Spartan Stores Promotes Jerry Jones
Spartan Stores has promoted Jerry Jones to SVP of human resources. Jones has served as VP of human resources at Spartan Stores since June 1, 2009, and is responsible for administering the policies and practices for 8,700 employees throughout Michigan. “Jerry’s leadership of the human resources team has made a direct impact in the growth, […]
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Walmart’s Karen Roberts Promoted to EVP, General Counsel
Walmart Stores Inc. has promoted 17-year company veteran Karen Roberts, 42, to EVP and general counsel for the Bentonville, Ark.-based company, reporting to EVP and Corporate Secretary Jeff Gearhart, 48. The appointment is effective Feb. 1, 2013. In her new role, Roberts will manage the legal department, which is responsible for handling all legal matters […]
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Phillips Foods Appoints New COO To Lead Global Operations
Phillips Foods has appointed Paul Opitz as COO, effective Jan. 1. Previously the president of Phillips Asia, Opitz has been tasked with leveraging his 50-plus years of seafood production experience to enhance operational efficiencies for the global seafood processor. “Paul is the perfect leader to guide our company to even greater success in the years […]