Frisco, Texas-based Keurig Dr Pepper has announced the resignation of Ozan Dokmecioglu as CEO and a member of the KDP board of directors. Bob Gamgort, the company’s executive chairman and former CEO, was reappointed by the board to the role of CEO, in addition to continuing as chairman. “KDP has a deep and talented executive team,” Gamgort said. “I look […]
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Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Southeast
AppHarvest Appoints Phillips To Board Of Directors
Morehead, Kentucky-based AppHarvest has appointed Hollie Harris Phillips, Appalachian Regional Healthcare president and CEO, as an independent director of the company and a member of the audit committee, effective immediately. Phillips has served as president and CEO of the 14-hospital healthcare system, which includes physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, National
NGA Strengthens Advocacy Team With New Hires
The National Grocers Association has hired John Richard as its senior manager of government relations and policy analysis, and Ryan Cagney as its manager of political affairs and fundraising. Richard joins NGA from the Aluminum Association, where he served as a policy analytics employee and worked on policy issues including trade, recycling, workforce, energy and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Executive News, Midwest, Whole Foods
Homeland Grocery Stores Names Criscione As President, CEO
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based HAC Inc., parent company of Homeland Grocery Stores, has announced David Criscione as its president and CEO after the board conducted a nationwide search assisted by Bryant Park Search Partners. “We were focused on finding an individual whose values align with our employee owners’ values, has deep grocery industry experience, and has […]
Posted inDollar General, Executive News, Southeast
Dollar General Adds Incoming CEO Owen To Board
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General Co. has announced Jeff Owen will be added to its board of directors, upon his promotion to CEO on Nov. 1. With Owen’s appointment, Dollar General’s board consists of 10 members with expertise and experience across several industries. In July, Dollar General announced Owen would succeed Todd Vasos as CEO. Vasos will […]
Posted inSustainability News, Executive News, Southwest
Upcycled Food Association Names Crone As Interim CEO
The Denver, Colorado-based Upcycled Food Association and its foundation have announced that Angie Crone, head of programs and member services, will become CEO of both organizations. Turner Wyatt, co-founder and current CEO, will transition to strategic advisor. Crone, who joined the UFA leadership team in February, brings food industry experience and knowledge of third-party certification […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
JOH Adds Several New Executives To Company’s Team
Billerica, Massachusetts-based JOH has added several new executives to its company. Dennis Shannon has joined its produce division in the Pittsburgh-Cleveland market as an account executive/account manager. Shannon is a respected sales and marketing professional with more than 30 years of experience. With a strong background in growing brands across all channels, he understands the […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
UNFI Names Balian As Chief Brands Officer
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has named Angie Balian as chief brands officer. She will oversee the company’s private-label and owned brands division, a component of UNFI’s work to provide independent grocery retailers with choice and value that help them differentiate within their communities. Balian joined UNFI in July as chief of staff to […]