Comings & Goings: June 2016

Brand Marketers

Jack Link’s, Minong, Wisconsin

Tom “TD” Dixon joins the company as its first chief marketing officer. In his role, Dixon will oversee strategic planning for all marketing and innovation functions across the Jack Link’s family of brands. Most recently, Dixon served as CMO at Welch’s and previously held roles at Kimberly-Clark and The Schwan Food Co.

Retailers

Albertsons Cos., Boise, Idaho

The retailer promoted Susan Morris to executive vice president of retail operations for its East region. Most recently, Morris led the grocer’s Denver Division team, overseeing more than 130 stores in five states. She succeeds Kelly Griffith, who announced he was leaving the company in April.

Ahold USA, Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Andrew Iacobucci joined the company as executive vice president of merchandising. In his role, he will focus on leading a merchandising team that supports Ahold USA and its Stop & Shop New England, Stop & Shop New York Metro, Giant-Landover and Giant-Carlisle retail divisions.

Supervalu, Eden Prairie, Minnesota

The company appointed James Weidenheimer to the newly created position of executive vice president, corporate development and chief innovation officer. He joined the company after spending 16 years in senior leadership positions at C&S Wholesale Grocers.

Kroger, Cincinnati

Kenny Kimball was promoted to president of the company’s Smith’s banner. Kimball joined the company in 1984 and most recently served as vice president of operations in the Smith’s division. He succeeds Jay Cummins, who announced his retirement in February.

Please send information regarding personnel appointments to managing editor Cyndi Loza at [email protected]