The Food Production Solutions Association (FPSA) has hired Matthew R. Ott as its new president and CEO. This announcement was made by Brian Perkins, FPSA chair and president of Provisur Technologies, during the association’s Executive Exchange and Conference held in Indian Wells, California. As part of this announcement, Perkins shared, “The boards of both FPSA […]
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Posted inMerchandising News, Executive News, Imperial Distributors, Northeast, Supply Chain News
Imperial Distributors Makes Several Leadership Changes
Imperial Distributors has announced key organizational changes to its leadership team, effective April 1. Michael Sleeper, who joined Imperial in 1964 and became president and CEO in 1970, will transition into the role of executive chairman of the board. Sleeper’s entrepreneurial and visionary leadership and commitment to Imperial’s values have shaped its success and influence […]
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NGA Welcomes Sar As Marketing Manager, Promotes Wengroff
The National Grocers Association has welcomed Caroline Sar as its manager of marketing and member engagement and has promoted Max Wengroff to senior manager of government relations. Sar joins the NGA communications team in the Washington, D.C., office. She brings experience as a project manager, operations analyst and digital marketing analyst. Her duties will include […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Executive News, Midwest
Groves To Guide Seaboard Foods As President, CEO
Seaboard Corp. has promoted Chad Groves as president and CEO of its pork segment, Seaboard Foods, to succeed Peter Brown, who will be retiring, effective June 30. Brown joined Seaboard Foods in January 2021 after more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in the protein industry, including positions with Butterball and High Liner Foods. […]
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FMI Promotes Four To New Leadership Positions
FMI – The Food Industry Association has promoted several key team staff members to elevated leadership roles within the organization. “Our members recognize that the strength of FMI lies in its dedicated and talented staff and the pool of exemplary professionals we’ve promoted assures that our leadership trajectory remains stalwartly focused on the broader mission […]
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Weis Markets Promotes Cicco To VP Of Pharmacy
Weis Markets has promoted Nick Cicco to VP of pharmacy, responsible for strategy development and overseeing the day-to-day merchandising, operation and management of the company’s 127 pharmacies. Cicco, who previously held the position of senior director of pharmacy operations, also is responsible for managing Weis’ team of dietitians. He reports to COO Kurt Schertle. Cicco […]
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SpartanNash Elevates Zube To EVP, Chief HR Officer
Citing her key role since September 2022 in advancing the company’s “People First” strategy to attract, develop and retain top talent, SpartanNash has promoted Nicole Zube from SVP to EVP and chief human resources officer. Under Zube’s leadership, SpartanNash achieved its 2023 Key Performance Indicators for safety and associate retention, performing in the top-quartile among […]
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Weis Markets Names O’Hara As SVP Of Legal Affairs, Real Estate
Weis Markets has promoted Jack O’Hara to SVP of legal affairs and real estate. In this position, he is responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of the day-to-day operations of the company’s real estate and legal teams. O’Hara reports to Jonathan Weis, company chairman, president and CEO. He joined the company as real estate manager in […]