Topco Names Randle to VP Post

SN STAFF

SKOKIE, Ill. — Topco Associates said Thursday it has named Paul Randle vice president of account management at the private-label cooperative.

Paul Randle

In his new role, he will manage relationships with Topco's member-owners. Randle will report directly to Steve Lauer, Topco's president and chief executive officer.

Most recently, Randle was director of program management at TopSource, Topco's not-for-resale division in Braintree, Mass. He previously held management positions at Ahold USA and American Stores Co.

"This is a well-deserved appointment," Lauer said. "Paul's knowledge and wealth of experience in the food industry will serve Topco and its members well as we strive to continue our solid record of success."