Executive Moves
Who is moving in grocery: appointments, promotions, hires, retirements and board news at retailers, wholesalers, suppliers and associations.
Bill Coombs, DLJ Produce CEO And Produce Industry Veteran, Dies At 63
Coombs devoted more than 48 years to the fresh produce industry in a career spanning retail, wholesale and international trade.
FMI Adds 17 Leaders To Board Of Directors
FMI says the additions bolster its representation of regional and national grocery operators and national brands.
Houchens Food Group Names LaForest VP Of Real Estate, Store Development
The company concurrently announced two promotions in its hardware division.
Grace Colalillo Joins Family ShopRite Business In HR Role
She bolsters the grocer's third-generation leadership, joining brother Sam Colalillo.
Albertsons Expands Board To 15 Directors
Levi Strauss finance chief Harmit Singh brings a strong hospitality background to the board.
Latest Moves
Publix Announces Officer Retirements And Promotions
Publix CEO Kevin Murphy revealed two rounds of officer changes, one related to technology, one in industrial operations and finance.
Michael W. Rice, Longtime Utz Leader And Chairman Emeritus, Dies At 84
Rice started young in the family business, unloading 100-pound burlap potato sacks in the summers beginning at age 11.
Ahold Delhaize Reveals Next CEO, Elects USA’s Peters To Management Board
Thierry Garnier will join Ahold Delhaize and succeed Frans Muller as president and CEO in 2027.
PCC Community Markets CEO Srinivasan To Retire In January
Under his leadership, membership grew and the co-op returned to long-term economic stability.
Giumarra Adds Cody, Heath To Sales, Business Dev Teams
Both new hires will have responsibilities in strengthening customer relationships and growing sales.
Rip Van Names Former Hershey U.S. President As CEO
Todd Tillemans succeeds co-founder and CEO Rip Pruisken, who will remain actively involved and continue his board service.
IFPA’s Vonnie Estes To Retire At End Of 2026
Among her achievements, Estes started the podcast now known as "Fresh Takes on Tech" as a learning tool for the produce and…
IDDBA Names Dairy Farmers Of Wisconsin’s Fanning New Board Chair
Suzanne Fanning has led a multiyear transformation of the Wisconsin Cheese brand for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.
Caldecott Named Good Food Holdings CEO, Succeeding Stern
Neil Stern said, "Adam has been a trusted partner and is exactly the right leader for what comes next."