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Grocery industry executive news: appointments, promotions and leadership changes at retailers, wholesalers and suppliers.
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Stew Leonard’s Promotes 9, Including 3 Founder’s Grandchildren
The Connecticut-based family-owned grocer said the moves advance its next generation of leadership.
Hormel Foods President Ghingo To Succeed Interim CEO
Hormel Foods has named President John Ghingo as CEO effective Oct. 26, succeeding interim chief Jeff Ettinger.
J.M. Smucker Elects Guilherme SVP-Operations, Supply Chain
The 30-year industry veteran will support Smucker’s enterprisewide operations and supply chain functions.
Jewel-Osco President Retires After 35 Years With Parent Co.
He had served as president of the Chicago-area grocer since last August.
Allegiance Retail Services Promotes Rahman To President, COO
Since joining Allegiance in 2013, Samer Rahman has served in roles including VP of perishables and VP of center store as well as EVP/CMO.
Lowes Foods’ Tim Lowe On Growth, Value And Why Retailers Must Earn A Spot In AI’s ‘Consideration Set’
Lowes Foods President and CEO Tim Lowe discusses six store openings and conversions, the consumer shift to value and why grocery retailers must earn a place in AI’s consideration set.
McCollam To Retire As President, CFO Of Albertsons Companies
Albertsons Companies has announced that Sharon McCollam, president and CFO, plans to retire. The retirement was announced July 23, the same day the company reported its first quarter results as well as plans to consolidate its divisions into regions and centralize its center store buying process. McCollam, who joined Albertsons five years ago, will remain […]
Legacy Bakehouse Names New CEO
The growing baker has named a new chief executive following capacity expansion and two bakery acquisitions since 2023.
Giant Landover Promotes Dorazio To VP Of Marketing
Giant Food has appointed Gregg Dorazio VP of marketing, the Landover, Maryland-based grocer announced July 21. Dorazio succeeds Dyani Hanrahan, who departs Giant Food at the end of July after joining the company in 2017. Dorazio has been part of the leadership team at Giant Food since 2019, most recently as strategy and e-commerce lead. […]
Snack & Nut Company JBSS Announces Succession Plan
Jasper B. Sanfilippo Jr., currently president and COO of John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc., will become CEO effective Oct. 1. He succeeds Chairman and CEO Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo, who will transition to executive chairman. Frank S. Pellegrino, currently EVP and CFO, has been promoted to president and CFO, also effective Oct. 1. Elgin, Illinois-based […]
SFA President To Step Down In March; Search For Successor Begins
Bill Lynch will remain president until March, supporting the board and staff to ensure continuity during the transition.
Kauffman Named To Succeed Koch As CFO At AWG
Former BJ’s Wholesale Club executive Kelly Kauffman will fill the role of Gary Koch, who is retiring at year’s end.
Hatcher, Harris Fill Newly Expanded Roles For FMI
FMI – The Food Industry Association has appointed two senior executives to newly expanded leadership roles that will strengthen advocacy, innovation and member engagement. The July 14 announcement called the roles “foundational” to FMI’s mission. Jennifer Hatcher has been appointed chief innovation, strategy and membership officer. After serving FMI for more than 25 years as […]
Acosta Creates New Retailer Partnership Role, Taps Mueller
Joe Mueller will help the Florida-based sales and marketing agency collective deepen its relationships with grocers.
Stater Bros.’ Calvin Named Exec In Residence For USC Program
Rebecca Calvin, the grocer’s EVP and chief marketing officer, also chairs the WAFC Board of Directors.
The Raley’s Companies Realigns Leadership For Customer Experience Push
The appointments of Carol Barsotti, Natalie Slater and Levi Wingo are intended to strengthen customer engagement.
UNFI Realigns Senior Leadership, Names New President, COO
United Natural Foods Inc. has announced leadership updates intended to help execute its strategy, which is focused on adding value for customers and suppliers while improving effectiveness and efficiency. The changes, which take effect Aug. 3, include Matteo Tarditi becoming president and COO, with responsibility for Providence, Rhode Island-based UNFI’s product sales organizations, enterprise customer relationships, […]
Kroger Hires Former McDonald’s CPO To Lead HR
Emilee De Martino has been named The Kroger Co.’s EVP and chief people officer, succeeding Tim Massa, who recently announced his retirement. De Martino plans to begin her time at Kroger by visiting with employees in stores, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and offices across the country. De Martino joins Kroger from McDonald’s Corp., where she […]
White House Staffer McMullan Joins NACS As VP, Government Relations
Pace McMullan, most recently deputy assistant to the president and deputy director of the White House Office of Legislative Affairs for the Senate, has joined the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) as VP of government relations. McMullan brings more than a decade of experience in legislative affairs on Capitol Hill to the role. “Bringing […]
