Ahold Delhaize USA has announced that Greg Finchum, Food Lion’s EVP of retail operations, will become president of the North Carolina-based grocer in May, following the retirement of longtime leader Meg Ham. Finchum, who joined Food Lion in 1989, has been in his current role for more than a decade. The company described him as […]
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Posted inExecutive News, National, Wholesaler/Distributor News
JOH Promotes O’Hare To CEO, Names Saidnawey Executive Chairman
Billerica, Massachusetts-based JOH has shared some executive leadership changes. Effective Jan. 1, John Saidnawey will become executive chairman of the board, and Matt O’Hare will serve as president and CEO. These changes mark the next chapter in JOH’s history as it charts a path for growth in the CPG industry. O’Hare will become the fourth […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Executive News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Markets Promotes Henry To Chief Data, Information Officer
Schnucks Markets’ is promoting Tom Henry to chief data and information officer, effective Dec. 20. The move follows the retirement announcement of Chief Information and Supply Chain Officer Bob Hardester, who since 2014 has helmed the company’s information technology, cyber security and digital experience, as well as supply chain, transportation and logistics areas. Henry, who […]
Posted inHarps Food Stores, Association News, Executive News, Feature, National
Executive Perspectives: Kim Eskew
After planning to pursue an engineering career, Kim Eskew saw the opportunities that grocery retail had to offer and turned an entry-level position into a lifelong career with Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores. Now the company’s chairman and CEO, Eskew shared his thoughts on leadership, management and getting started in the industry with NGA’s Independent […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Executive News, Feature, National, Produce News
Kroger CEO McMullen Discusses Navigating Bifurcated Market, Future Of Food
The recent Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta, Georgia, provided a platform for industry leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of the grocery industry. In a candid conversation with moderator Patrick Vizzone, Kroger Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen shed light on the dynamics shaping consumer behavior and the company’s strategic response. McMullen highlighted the […]
Posted inFood Lion, Executive News, Southeast
Food Lion President Meg Ham To Retire In May
Ahold Delhaize USA has shared that Meg Ham, president of Food Lion, plans to retire May 2 after more than a decade at the helm of the North Carolina-based grocer and 35-plus years with the organization. Ahold Delhaize USA credited Ham for helping drive Food Lion’s growth, grounded in the brand’s heritage of customer service […]
Posted inExecutive News, Associated Grocers of New England, Northeast
AGNE Names Conley, Aguiar To New Company Positions
Associated Grocers of New England has promoted two executives – Joe Conley and Eric Aguiar – to new positions in the company. Joe Conley has been named VP of category management and procurement. In this role, Conley will lead the company’s efforts in optimizing product assortment, strengthening vendor partnerships and driving strategic procurement initiatives. His […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Executive News, Midwest
KeHE Distributors Adds Uzzell To Board Of Directors
KeHE has added G. Scott Uzzell to its board of directors, effective immediately. Uzzell served as corporate VP and general manager of Nike North America and a member of the Nike Inc. executive operating team from June 2023 until November. Nike North America generates more than $21 billion in revenue, with 30,000 employees across all […]