Heritage Grocers Group (HGG) has shared multiple leadership transitions within the company, as Suzy Monford steps down from her role as chairwoman and CEO to pursue other opportunities. She had joined the company in November 2024. HGG has named industry veteran David Hirz chairman of the board and is instituting an Office of the CEO […]
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SQFI Appoints Updegraff As Financial Planning, Analysis Director
The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), a division of FMI – The Food Industry Association, has appointed Brian Updegraff as director of financial planning and analysis. In this role, Updegraff will lead the SQFI team in developing and executing financial strategies while collaborating on revenue initiatives to support the global food safety and certification program. “Brian comes […]
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Kroger Consolidates Divisions In Texas With DiPietro At Helm
The Kroger Co. has consolidated its Dallas and Houston divisions into a newly formed Texas Division with Rudy DiPietro at the helm, effective Aug. 1. DiPietro, who was named Dallas Division president in March following the retirement of Keith Shoemaker, will report to Valerie Jabbar, SVP of retail divisions. The change follows the retirement of Laura […]
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Schraad Sales & Marketing Names New President Of Sales, Strategy
Oklahoma City-based Schraad Sales and Marketing has appointed Patrick Thompson as president of sales and strategy. Thompson most recently served as chief strategic officer, leading company-wide initiatives spanning business planning, analytics and organizational development. He joined Schraad in January 2021 as VP of corporate strategy – center store. The following year, he was promoted to […]
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Ahold Delhaize Announces CTO Succession Plan
Ahold Delhaize has appointed Jan Brecht as chief technology officer (CTO) and member of the executive committee, effective Sept. 26. He will succeed Ben Wishart, who has decided to step down as a member of the executive committee and leave the company after 12 years in the CTO role. Brecht will join the company as […]
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Certco Taps Atkins As Director, Retail Advertising, Marketing
Madison, Wisconsin-based Certco Inc. recently tapped Whitney Atkins to direct its retail advertising and marketing team. This is the latest strategic move as Certco Inc. continues expanding its work to grow sales for supplier brands and to increase retailer customer engagement. In June, Justyne Uribe was promoted to EVP of marketing and merchandising. “Whitney brings […]
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FMI Welcomes Tanner As Director, Legal Operations
FMI – The Food Industry Association has named Jessica Tanner as its director of legal operations, where she will serve as a key advisor to the organization on legal operations, regulatory strategy and policy. Specifically, Tanner will work alongside FMI counsel and Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) and FMI leadership to ensure compliance with relevant […]
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The Hershey Co. Names Next President, CEO
The Hershey Company has appointed Kirk Tanner to succeed Michele Buck as president and CEO, effective Aug. 18. Buck, who announced her intention to retire from the company at the beginning of this year, will work with Tanner in a senior advisory capacity to ensure a smooth transition. “I am thrilled to see Kirk step into the […]