Robert Taylor announced Feb. 9 he will retire as CEO of Lubbock, Texas-based United Supermarkets on March 1, and will be succeeded in the role by Sidney Hopper, president of the company. Taylor will continue in an advisory role for the company as EVP – senior advisor. “I have been working for, or with, this […]
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PepsiCo Names David Flavell EVP, General Counsel And Corp. Secretary
PepsiCo Inc. has appointed David Flavell as EVP, general counsel and corporate secretary. Flavell, PepsiCo’s current SVP, deputy general counsel and chief compliance and ethics officer, will succeed Dave Yawman, who departs after more than 22 years of service to pursue other interests. Flavell will begin his new role on March 1, with Yawman staying on in the […]
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Revol Greens Appoints Wainscott To New CFO Role
On the heels of closing its $68 million funding round, led by Equilibrium Capital, Revol Greens is adding Michael B. Wainscott to the newly created role of CFO. The Owatonna, Minnesota-based producer of sustainably- and hydroponically-farmed lettuce varieties is on a steady growth track to advance its mission of reaching more Americans with its Grown […]
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Kraemer Joins Krasdale Foods As General Manager
Krasdale Food has hired Ike Kraemer to serve as general manager of the company’s Bronx warehouse, responsible for all operations. Krasdale is a 112-year-old, family-owned business providing grocery distribution, merchandising and marketing to independent grocery store owners. Kraemer joined the company on March 2, 2020, two weeks prior to the lockdown, just as grocery stores began experiencing a strain in the […]
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Omar Ishrak Elected To Cargill Board Of Directors
Omar Ishrak, Ph.D., former executive chairman and CEO of Medtronic, has been elected to the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Cargill Board of Directors. “Omar’s deep international experience and strength in technology and innovation helped Medtronic sustain long-term growth during his tenure as CEO. Under his leadership, Medtronic realized their mission and purpose, introducing products that improved the […]
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Organic Valley Appoints Female Leaders To New VP Roles
La Farge, Wisconsin-based Organic Valley has promoted three senior leaders: Kate Campbell, VP of business insights and data science; Jaclyn Cardin, VP of integrated brand marketing; and Jennifer Lilla, VP of accounting and financial reporting. Organic Valley is the nation’s largest organic, farmer-owned cooperative and one of the world’s largest organic consumer brands. “These individuals have proven themselves as exceptional leaders who are deeply committed to our […]
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Lockard To Become Weis Markets’ SVP And CFO, Succeeds Frost
Weis Markets has named Michael T. Lockard, a long-time financial retail executive, as its SVP, CFO and treasurer. He will succeed Scott Frost, who is retiring. To ensure a smooth transition, Frost will continue to serve as CFO until March 12, at which time Lockard will assume the role. As Weis Markets’ CFO, Lockard will oversee […]
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Utz Brands Appoints Powers As SVP Of Investor Relations
Utz Brands, a U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, has appointed Kevin Powers to SVP of investor relations. The appointment was effective Jan. 4. Powers joins Utz with nearly 15 years of experience in investor relations, with a strong background in consumer-packaged goods and retail. He will report to Cary Devore, EVP and CFO. “As […]