Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has promoted Masiar Tayebi to EVP, chief strategy and information officer. Tayebi was hired in April 2021 as EVP, chief strategy officer. “SpartanNash is more focused than ever on being the most customer-focused, innovative food solutions company,” said Tony Sarsam, CEO. “Our innovation through technology goes hand-in-hand with the overall strategy of the company, making Masiar […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
UNFI Names Horvath As Chief Supply Chain Transformation Officer
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods has named Erin Horvath as chief supply chain transformation officer, a new role that will help build its transformation agenda and future capabilities, drive value creation for shareholders and create an improving experience for customers and suppliers. Horvath assumes the role on Oct. 17 and will report to Sandy Douglas, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Bashas', Corporate Store News, West
Bashas’ Promotes Mayer To Chief Operations Officer
Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas’ Family of Stores has promoted Steve Mayer to COO for its more than 110 grocery stores across Arizona and in New Mexico. A member of the the company’s executive committee, Mayer will also represent Bashas’ on The Raley’s Companies executive leadership team. He will continue to report to Edward “Trey” Basha, president of Bashas’, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Snacks Brands, West
Blue Diamond’s CEO Jansen Announces Intent To Step Down
Sacramento, California-based Blue Diamond Growers Mark Jansen, president and CEO, has announced his intention to step down from the role he has held since September 2010. Jansen has decided to step away after a 12-year tenure as CEO because he believes the organization is well-positioned for future growth and the timing is right for him to […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Hormel Foods Names Larson As SVP, Human Resources
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Co. has promoted Katie Larson as SVP of human resources. Larson assumes responsibility for leading the global human resources function at the company, bringing more than 20 years of experience in human resources leadership at Hormel Foods. Hormel Foods employs more than 20,000 employees around the globe and has been recognized as a […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest
RJW Logistics Hires Shorkey As EVP, Strategic Partnerships
Woodridge, Illinois-based RJW Logistics Group has hired Jennifer Shorkey as EVP of strategic partnerships, effective immediately. Shorkey will hold responsibility for building and maintaining strategic partnerships with top retailers as part of the company’s expanding retail logistics operation. Shorkey has 23 years of retail and logistics experience from her career, overseeing various supply chain roles for Walmart. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, Executive News, Southwest, Whole Foods
Arryved Names Younge As Chief Technology Officer
Boulder, Colorado-based Arryved has named Stephen Younge as chief technology officer. “I’m thrilled to be joining the world class team at Arryved as CTO,” Younge said. “Working with highly technical cloud-based software that enables small businesses to provide exceptional guest experiences is right up my alley. We raised over $21 million of funding last year and we […]
Posted inExecutive News, Associated Food Stores, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
White Named EVP, COO Of Associated Food Stores
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores, a grocery wholesaler, has named Roger White as EVP and COO of the 82-year-old company. The move comes following the announcement that David Rice was named as president and CEO of Associated Food Stores. To read the full story on Rice’s promotion presented by The Shelby Report, click here. […]