Publix has shared several executive promotions that will take effect Jan. 1: CEO Todd Jones will become executive chairman, with President Kevin Murphy promoted to CEO and SVP John Goff to president. In addition, Chairman Ed Crenshaw will remain on the board as chairman emeritus. Jones began his career in 1980 as a front service […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Midwest
Kraft Heinz Shares Updates To Executive Leadership Team
The Kraft Heinz Co. has added new members to its executive leadership team that will partner with Carlos Abrams-Rivera when he assumes the CEO role beginning in the 2024 fiscal year. Abrams-Rivera will take over from Miguel Patricio, who has served as CEO since 2019 and chair of the board since 2022. Patricio will transition […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
Utz Brands Elevates Arends, Devore To New Posts
Utz Brands Inc. has named Mitchell “Mitch” Arends as EVP and chief integrated supply chain officer and has appointed Cary Devore as EVP and chief operating and transformation officer. The company said the appointments, effective Nov. 27, will enhance its execution of short- and long-term objectives, including supply chain optimization and integrated business planning. “I […]
Posted inExecutive News, West
Stater Bros. Markets Promotes Reed As SVP, CFO
Mike Reed has been promoted to SVP and CFO of San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets. This move is due to the recent retirement of Dave Harris, former EVP of finance, CFO and principal accounting officer. The promotion is effective immediately. Reed will report to Stater Bros. Markets’ CEO and Chairman Pete Van Helden and be […]
Posted inExecutive News, Southeast
Catalina Names Hunter As President, CEO
Kevin Hunter has been named president and CEO at St. Petersburg, Florida-based Catalina, effective immediately. He also will serve on the company’s board of directors. A six-year veteran of the company, Hunter had been serving in this role on an interim basis for the past three months. Previously, he was chief commercial officer and head […]
Posted inExecutive News, National
Ahold Delhaize’s De Groot Shares Retirement Plans
Jan Ernst de Groot, chief legal officer and chief sustainability officer of Ahold Delhaize, has announced his intention to retire on May 31. De Groot started as chief legal officer at Ahold Group in 2015, building on a career of executive and board level roles at companies such as TNT Express and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. […]
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UNFI Selects Persaud As President, CEO Of Retail
United Natural Foods Inc. has announced that Andre Persaud will lead the company’s two retail banners – Cub and Shoppers Food Warehouse – as president and CEO of retail, effective Nov. 6. He will serve on UNFI’s senior leadership team and report to Sandy Douglas, CEO and president. UNFI described Persaud as a leader with broad and […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market Taps Valentine For CFO
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. has appointed SVP of Finance Curtis Valentine as CFO, effective Jan. 1, succeeding Lawrence “Chip” Molloy, who previously announced he will retire at year’s end. “We are delighted to elevate Curtis from our deep bench of finance talent to be our chief financial officer,” said CEO Jack Sinclair. “Curtis and Chip […]