Christensen Farms Announces Leadership Succession

Christensen Farms President and CEO, Glenn Stolt, a 13-year veteran of the company, announced his intention to retire from his position during the latter part of 2024 and is excited to announce the promotion of Greg Howard to President, effective immediately.

“At Christensen Farms, we continue to focus on building a development-oriented culture providing advancement opportunities for our team,” said Mr. Stolt. “This announcement, albeit at the senior level of the organization, demonstrates our commitment to proactive individual and organizational development and succession planning."...

Subway Announces New Senior Leadership Appointments

After an exceptional 18-year tenure, Subway's President of North America Trevor Haynes has announced that he will leave the company at the end of the calendar year. Haynes, who joined Subway in 2006 as Territory Manager in Australia, has worked across several continents and held significant leadership positions during his time with the brand, including Chief Business Development Officer and interim CEO.

"Trevor has played a pivotal role in shaping the brand's vision, strengthening our position in the market, and enriching the lives of our guests, franchisees and employees," said John Chidsey...

C&S Wholesale Grocers Bob Palmer Retires October 2 and C&S Names Eric Winn as CEO

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC, (C&S) a leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States is announcing the retirement of industry veteran, Bob Palmer as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), at the end of the year. He will continue to provide his valued expertise as a member of the C&S Board of Directors. Long-time C&S leader Eric Winn, C&S's Chief Operating Officer, will assume the role of CEO...

Darden Restaurants, Inc. Announces Retirement of Board Chairman

Darden Restaurants, Inc.,  and Eugene I. Lee, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, today announced that Mr. Lee has decided not to stand for reelection at the Company's 2023 Annual Meeting. Following the annual meeting, the Board will be comprised of nine members.

"Serving as Darden's CEO and as a member and Chairman of the Board of Directors has been an honor," said Mr. Lee. "I am proud of what we have accomplished and believe that Darden is well-positioned to continue to grow and prosper for years...

JBS USA Announces New CEO

JBS USA today announced that current Chief Executive Officer Tim Schellpeper has made the decision to retire from his role effective May 1, 2023.

Wesley Batista Filho, with more than 13 years of experience in the company, will assume the role of CEO of JBS USA.

“We thank Tim for all of his contributions to the success of JBS USA during his tenure,” said Gilberto Tomazoni, JBS Global CEO. “Tim came out of retirement to join our team, producing record results as the head of our Fed Beef business...

Wayne-Sanderson Farms Identifies New Senior Leadership

The nation’s third largest poultry producer, Wayne-Sanderson Farms, has announced changes to its senior leadership team, including the retirements of Bryan Miller, senior vice president of quality assurance and food safety, and David Malfitano, chief human resources officer, after over 35 years of collective service to the company. In April, Miller was succeeded by Dr. Juan “Juanfra” DeVillena, while Malfitano was succeeded by Pamela Roach.

Since joining the company in 2004, DeVillena has served in various roles with increasing levels of responsibility at the...

Perdue Farms CEO Randy Day Announces Retirement

Perdue Farms, the 103-year-old, family-owned company and fourth-largest producer of chicken products in the United States, today announced the intention of Randy Day, CEO, to retire this summer. Day, who has worked at Perdue for more than 40 years, has served as CEO since 2017. He will remain in his current role to assist Kevin McAdams, COO and President, in the succession transition.

“I have spent my entire adult career at Perdue, and I love this company. After 43 years...

Lynn McKee, Aramark Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Announces Her Retirement

After 42 years of stellar service to Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), Lynn McKee, Executive Vice President for Human Resources, has announced her intention to retire at the end of this calendar year. Abigail Charpentier, currently serving as Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Diversity for the U.S. Food & Facilities business, has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective January 1, 2023. Charpentier will report to CEO John Zillmer.

“Few people have careers they can look back on with as much pride as..."

Publix Lakeland Division Vice President to Retire; New Vice President Announced

After 45 years of dedicated service, Publix Super Markets Lakeland Division Vice President Sam Pero has announced his decision to retire at the end of this year.

Pero, 60, began his Publix career in 1977 as a part-time front service clerk in Pembroke Pines, Florida. After working in various retail positions, he was promoted to store manager in 1987 and Lakeland Division district manager in 1994. He was promoted to Jacksonville Division regional director in 2005 and to his current position in 2016. Pero received the 1999 President’s...

Ahold Delhaize announces retirement of Kevin Holt, CEO Ahold Delhaize USA

Ahold Delhaize today announces that Kevin Holt, CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA, plans to retire and step down from the Ahold Delhaize Management Board when his term expires at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of shareholders on April 12, 2023. Ahold Delhaize will nominate JJ Fleeman as member of the Ahold Delhaize Management Board and CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA at the AGM. JJ’s appointment to the Management Board of Ahold Delhaize is subject to shareholder approval at the AGM. After the AGM, Kevin will remain with...