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The past year has seen shake-ups in leadership at several Top 75 companies. Some CEOs were forced out or resigned after a scandal or poor company performance, while others moved on as part of scheduled succession plans. Two others — Rick Cohen at C&S and Arthur T. Demoulas at Demoulas Super Markets — gave up their leadership posts only to take them back later in the year.
Here are the new CEOs at Top 75 companies.
Early this year, Bi-Lo abruptly announced the departure of Randall Onstead. Two weeks later, Ian McLeod, an international retailer with turnaround experience, was named his successor.
In November, Schnucks finalized the transition that placed Todd Schnuck at the helm as CEO and chairman.
Following Gregg Steinhafel’s resignation after a massive data breach at Target, the retailer hired Brian Cornell as the new CEO last August.
Walmart promoted Greg Foran to president and CEO of Walmart U.S. in August. Foran plans to focus on fresh foods.
Delhaize America named Kevin Holt, a Supervalu and Meijer veteran, its new CEO in July.
Troubled A&P eventually promoted Paul Hertz to the role of president and CEO last March after Sam Martin’s departure months earlier.
Jonathan Weis officially signed on as president and CEO of Weis Markets last February after serving as the interim leader following the departure of David Hepfinger.
Jason Hart had long held the top spot at Aldi as part of a presidential trio, but starting April 1 he will take on the position of CEO.
Long-time C&S CEO Rick Cohen ceded oversight of day-to-day operations to President Mark Verdi on March 1 of last year, only to wrest back control this month.
After being ousted by Demoulas’ board last summer, Arthur T. Demoulas returned triumphant thanks in part to the support of the company’s rank and file. Artie T. finalized the purchase of Market Basket in December.
Another surprise CEO departure earlier this year was Craig Carlock of The Fresh Market. Current COO and EVP Sean Crane is serving as interim CEO, but as yet no official successor has been named.
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