Arlington, Va. – Today, FMI – The Food Industry Association announced the appointment of 17 leaders to its Board of Directors. These additions reflect FMI’s continued growth in its membership and strengthen the association’s ability to represent the full breadth of food retail − from regional and national grocery operators to national brands consumers enjoy every day − while advancing collaboration across the entire food supply chain.
FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin stated, “The growth we are seeing in FMI’s membership reflects the value companies place on having a trusted forum to address shared challenges and opportunities. We are proud to welcome these accomplished leaders, whose varied operating perspectives will deepen our understanding of the marketplace and strengthen our collective work to serve shoppers and communities.”
FMI Chairman and H-E-B Senior Advisor Craig Boyan said, “A strong Board begins with leaders who bring practical experience, fresh ideas, and a shared commitment to the industry. With the addition of these executives, FMI is better positioned to foster deeper collaboration, anticipate change, and deliver meaningful value for the members and consumers they serve.”
New Executive Committee Members
- John Conlin, Senior Vice President, Food & Beverage Merchandising, Target Corporation, Minneapolis, Minn.
- Todd Schnuck, Chairman and CEO, 1939 Group, Inc., St. Louis, Mo.
- Marty Thompson, CEO and U.S. Market Head, Nestlé USA, Inc., Arlington, Va.
- Lucho Lopez-May, Chief Sales Officer, U.S., Mondelez International, East Hanover, N.J.
New Retailer and Wholesaler Directors
- David Hinojosa, Chief Executive Officer, Heritage Grocers Group, Ontario, Calif.
- Jerry LeClair, Chief Executive Officer, Brookshire Grocery Company, Tyler, Texas
- Mike Murphy, Group Vice President of Merchandising, The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio
- Claire Peters, Chief Executive Officer, Ahold Delhaize USA, Salisbury, N.C.
- Duncan MacNaughton, Chairman and CEO, Family Dollar, Chesapeake, Va.
New Product Supplier Directors
- Val Oswalt, Chief Executive Officer, Kodiak, Park City, Utah
- Ted Seburn, Chief Officer, U.S. Sales & International Business Unit, Gallo, Modesto, Calif.
- Andy Urban, Chief Commercial Officer, Perdue Farms, Salisbury, Md.
- Meredith Wiktorowski, Senior Vice President & Chief Customer Officer, Flowers Foods, Thomasville, Ga.
- David Stis, Chief Commercial Officer, Del Monte Corporation, Coral Gables, Fla.
- Robert Crane, Senior Vice President, Head of Sales & International, The J.M. Smucker Company, Orrville, Ohio
- Risa Cretella, Executive Vice President & President, Meals and Beverages, The Campbell’s Company, Camden, N.J.
- Rashid Ali, Co-Founder and CEO, Chomps, Chicago, Ill.
The new directors bring extensive leadership experience in merchandising, customer development, sales, operations and business strategy. Their service will support FMI’s mission to feed families and nourish communities through industry-wide dialogue, collaboration, and problem-solving.
A full member listing of FMI’s leadership can be found here.
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