Publix CEO Ed Crenshaw announced Friday four new officer positions, effective April 1. The new officer positions are in corporate purchasing and manufacturing. In corporate purchasing, Dave Bornmann will be promoted to SVP. Bornmann began his career at Publix in 1983 as a computer programmer. He was promoted to strategic project manager in 1992 and […]
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Green Innovations Adds Former Kimberly-Clark VP To Advisory Board
Green Innovations Ltd. has added Philip C. Rundle to the Miami-based company’s strategic advisory board. Rundle is a business leader with more than 20 years of domestic and international experience in the tissue, diaper, wipes and feminine care products business. “Philip’s direct industry experience at Kimberly-Clark and more recently at a leading U.S.A. tissue manufacturer […]
Posted in, Executive News, Southeast
Jones Takes On President’s Role At BI-LO
Anthea Jones, industry veteran and longtime BI-LO employee, has stepped into the role of president. He also is serving as SVP of operations for BI-LO. Jones succeeds former President and CEO Michael Byars who, according to BI-LO’s Facebook page, is now the chairman of board for BI-LO Charities. No official public announcement has been made […]
Posted in, Executive News, West
Stater Bros. Promotes Meyer To EVP Of Retail Operations
Stater Bros. Markets has promoted Dan Meyer to the position of EVP of retail operations. In this position, Meyer will be responsible for the retail operations of all 167 Stater Bros. Supermarkets as well as overseeing the day-to-day operations of the corporate training center. Meyer is a 42-year member of the Stater Bros. family. He […]
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Wiseman Elected To Dean Foods’ Board Of Directors
Dean Foods Co. has elected Robert Tennant Wiseman as a new member of its board of directors. “We are thrilled that Robert has agreed to join the Dean Foods board,” said Gregg Tanner, CEO. “The breadth and depth of his business experience in the dairy industry will strengthen the board’s ability to guide Dean Foods […]
Posted in, Executive News, Northeast
Ahold USA Names Van Dam EVP Of Supply Chain, E-Commerce
Ahold USA has appointed Jan van Dam to the position of EVP of supply chain and e-commerce. In this role, which will be based in Carlisle, Pa., van Dam will report directly to COO James McCann and will be transitioning into his new assignment in April. van Dam will focus on leading a supply chain […]
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Former Food Lion President Joins 99 Cents Only As Interim CEO
99 Cents Only Stores has announced that, to build on recent successes and to execute on the company’s previously announced accelerated growth strategy, former Food Lion executive Richard Anicetti is assuming the role of interim CEO. In addition, Michael Fung will join the company as interim chief administrative officer overseeing finance, information technology, real estate […]
Posted in, Executive News, Southwest
Boyer Coffee Names Former Walmart Exec Its CEO
Denver coffee distributor Boyer Coffee Co. has named Mark Goodman its new CEO and president, the Denver Business Journal reports. Goodman has been a professional with Evergreen Mergers & Acquisitions. He previously held various executive positions with Walmart Stores Inc.’s Sam’s Club division, McDonald’s Corp., EZ Lube Inc. and the Save-A-Lot grocery chain. At one […]
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Jill Soltau Promoted To President At Shopko
Shopko has promoted Jill Soltau to the position of president and chief merchandising officer. Soltau has more than 25 years of experience in the retail industry and joined Shopko in 2007 as SVP and GMM of apparel and accessories. In 2009, she was promoted to EVP and CMO. Prior to joining Shopko, Soltau held several […]
Posted in, Executive News, Midwest
Spartan Stores Promotes Jerry Jones
Spartan Stores has promoted Jerry Jones to SVP of human resources. Jones has served as VP of human resources at Spartan Stores since June 1, 2009, and is responsible for administering the policies and practices for 8,700 employees throughout Michigan. “Jerry’s leadership of the human resources team has made a direct impact in the growth, […]
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Walmart’s Karen Roberts Promoted to EVP, General Counsel
Walmart Stores Inc. has promoted 17-year company veteran Karen Roberts, 42, to EVP and general counsel for the Bentonville, Ark.-based company, reporting to EVP and Corporate Secretary Jeff Gearhart, 48. The appointment is effective Feb. 1, 2013. In her new role, Roberts will manage the legal department, which is responsible for handling all legal matters […]
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Phillips Foods Appoints New COO To Lead Global Operations
Phillips Foods has appointed Paul Opitz as COO, effective Jan. 1. Previously the president of Phillips Asia, Opitz has been tasked with leveraging his 50-plus years of seafood production experience to enhance operational efficiencies for the global seafood processor. “Paul is the perfect leader to guide our company to even greater success in the years […]
Posted in, Executive News, West
Haggen CEO Gabriel Resigns
Clarence “Gabe” Gabriel has stepped down as president and CEO of Haggen Inc. and is being replaced by three experienced members of the grocery company’s management team, The Bellingham Herald reports. Gabriel’s resignation letter was accepted by the Haggen board of directors Friday, Dec. 7, and was relayed to company employees, said Clement Stevens, who […]
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Former Supervalu Execs Join Unified Grocers
Unified Grocers has appointed Susan M. Klug as SVP and CMO and Leon G. Bergmann as SVP of sales, a new position at Unified. The announcement was made jointly on Dec. 3 by Unified Grocers CEO by Al Plamann and President Bob Ling. Both Klug and Bergmann previously worked for Eden Prairie, Minn.-based Supervalu. Klug, […]
Posted in, Executive News, Southeast
Roskovich To Lead Publix’s Charlotte Division
Publix Super Markets has selected company veteran Chuck Roskovich to lead its newly-formed Charlotte, N.C., division as its VP, retail operations. Publix announced in September its plans to enter the Tar Heel State with its first 56,000-s.f. store tentatively slated to open in Ballantyne near Charlotte in early 2014. Roskovich, who will begin his duties […]
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Mignini Named President Of Campbell International
Campbell Soup Co. has named Luca Mignini to SVP and president of Campbell International, reporting to Campbell’s President and CEO Denise Morrison. Mignini, 50, will oversee Campbell’s existing businesses in Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America, and will work to identify opportunities in new markets around the world, including emerging markets. Mignini’s appointment is effective […]
Posted in, Executive News, Northeast
McCann Appointed COO Of Ahold USA
Ahold has appointed James McCann as COO of Ahold USA, effective Feb. 1, 2013. He will take over the role from Carl Schlicker, who has announced his retirement. McCann will continue as a member of Ahold’s corporate executive board. “I am very pleased that we have a strong leader for Ahold USA from within our […]
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Campbell Soup Co. Appoints Senackerib To New CMO Position
Campbell Soup Co. has appointed Michael Senackerib to the newly-created role of CMO, reporting directly to Campbell’s President and CEO Denise Morrison. Senackerib, 47, will lead Campbell’s marketing function, including marketing services, global advertising, design, media, digital marketing and consumer and customer insights. “World-class marketing is critical to Campbell’s success as we seek to drive […]
Posted in, Executive News, Midwest
Mike Needler Jr. Named President Of Needler Enterprises
Findlay, Ohio-based Needler Enterprises Inc. and its subsidiaries have named its new slate of officers, effective immediately. The biggest shift will be the promotion of Mike Needler Jr. to the position of president and COO of the organization. Needler, who joined the organization in October 2009, represents the third generation of family leadership in the […]
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Supervalu Appoints Haugarth To Lead Independent Business Organization
Supervalu Inc. has named Janel Haugarth to lead its independent business organization, replacing Leon Bergmann who has decided to leave the company. Bergmann’s last day is Oct. 19. Haugarth is a 35-year veteran of the company and returns to the independent business organization, where she brings knowledge and leadership in serving the needs of the […]