Kimberly-Clark Corp. has named Sandi Karrmann as SVP and chief human resources officer, effective Oct. 26. Karrmann will have global responsibilities for the human resources function including talent recruiting, development and performance management, labor relations, compensation and employee benefits. Karrmann will report to Mike Hsu, chairman and CEO of Kimberly-Clark, and serve on the company’s executive leadership team. “Sandi […]
Category: Executive News
Good Food Holdings Appoints Stern New CEO To Replace Turnbull
Los Angeles-based Good Food Holdings, the food retailing holding company for Bristol Farms, Lazy Acres Natural Market, Metropolitan Market, New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Market, is appointing Neil Stern as its new CEO. Stern will be replacing Matt Turnbull, who has been with Good Food Holdings since 2012 and has served as its […]
Lipari Foods Names Lenzi VP Of Business Development
Nick Lenzi has joined the Warren, Michigan-based Lipari Foods organization in the role of VP of business development. He will be working alongside the Lipari Foods category management team where he will be managing key category projects and assisting in program development. Lenzi also will utilize his knowledge and marketing strength on Lipari’s private label […]
Growers Express Promotes Wagner To Chief Operating Officer
Monterey, California-based Growers Express, the innovator and processor of frozen vegetable products and primary licensed partner of the Green Giant Fresh brand, has promoted Kirk Wagner to chief operating officer (COO). Wagner serves as a member of the executive team, reporting to the board of directors and working closely with President Tom Byrne and CEO […]
The Shelby Report Celebrates The Life Of Publisher Bill Dooley
Shelby Publishing’s Bill Dooley lost a courageous battle with cancer on Sept. 4. He died peacefully in his home, surrounded by family. Dooley, who had been named publisher of the company in April, was long known within the grocery industry for his “incessant sense of humor and untouchable strength.” For a celebration of his life, […]
Kroger Names Arreaga New SVP Of Supply Chain To Succeed Clark
Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. has named Gabriel Arreaga to succeed of Robert Clark, SVP of supply chain, manufacturing and enterprise sourcing, who is retiring Feb. 1, 2021, after more than 35 years of service. Arreaga is joining The Kroger Co. as SVP of supply chain starting Oct. 1. “We thank Robert for his 35 […]
UNFI CEO Spinner Announces Retirement, Succession Plan Unveiled
United Natural Foods Inc. CEO Steven L. Spinner has informed the board of directors of his intention to retire after the conclusion of the term of his employment agreement on July 31, 2021, or earlier upon the appointment of a successor. Spinner has agreed to remain on the board to serve as executive chairman following […]
JBT Corp. Announces Return Of President/CEO Tom Giacomini
Tom Giacomini returned to JBT Corp. as its president and CEO on Sept. 21, following a personal leave for medical reasons. Brian Deck, who has been serving as interim CEO at the Chicago-based company, will continue to serve as EVP and CFO, and Alan Feldman will continue in his role as interim non-executive chairman through the end of […]
