EXECUTIVE CHANGES 2003-01-06

WINN-DIXIE TAPS SPOONER AS DIRECTOR, OPS

res last week said Brad Spooner has been named director of operations, a newly created post at the 1,070-unit company, based here. He reports to John Sheehan, senior vice president, operations. Spooner most recently was a district manager with Randalls Food Markets, the Houston-based division of Safeway. In his 20-year career with Randalls, he served as a store director and as director of retail support.

SAFEWAY NAMES HASKER SR. VP, MARKETING

PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Safeway here last week said it named Rojon Hasker senior vice president, marketing and merchandising. She most recently was president of the company's Phoenix division. In her new post, she will be responsible for category management, procurement, pricing and promotions. The company said it was searching for an executive vice president to oversee marketing, merchandising, brand management and manufacturing. Last month Safeway said Rick Dreiling, executive vice president, marketing manufacturing and distribution, had resigned.