Hy-Vee executive Jay Marshall has been promoted to vice chairman of the grocery chain. In his new position, the 38-year Hy-Vee veteran will assist Hy-Vee Chairman, CEO, and President Randy Edeker alongside Hy-Vee’s board of directors, with leading the company through today’s fast-changing retail climate. Marshall will continue to oversee the operations of Hy-Vee’s supply chain and subsidiaries.
“While Jay will oversee key areas of our company, he will also work on the larger challenges facing the retail industry today,” said Edeker, in a statement. “Jay has worked in and led virtually every area of Hy-Vee throughout his career, and he is a great and trusted leader. I am confident that he will do an excellent job in this new role.”
In addition, Hy-Vee executive Brett Bremser retired from Hy-Vee with 35 years of service, on Jan. 1. Bremser retired as executive vice president and chief merchandising officer. With Bremser’s retirement, Darren Baty, current executive vice president at Hy-Vee will take on the role of executive vice president, chief merchandising officer. He will oversee merchandising as well as health and beauty, floral, procurement, and advertising.
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