Grocery Outlet announced Tuesday that Eric Lindberg will transition from the role of CEO to chairman of the board, and current president, RJ Sheedy (depicted above), will become president and CEO, effective January 1, 2023.
"There is no one better to lead Grocery Outlet into the next chapter of growth than RJ Sheedy. He is a strong business leader who takes a long-term strategic approach, which will position Grocery Outlet for continued success," said Lindberg in a statement. "RJ's leadership style exemplifies our culture and values, he is passionate about the business, and his relentless pursuit of excellence resonates with and inspires our team. I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to have led this remarkable group of people for the past seventeen years, and I look forward to working closely with RJ and the management team in my future role as chairman."
Sheedy brings more than 20 years of industry experience. He joined Grocery Outlet in 2012 and has served as the company's president since 2019. While at Grocery Outlet Sheedy has served in various leadership roles overseeing purchasing, marketing, supply chain, and strategy.
"I am honored to serve as the next CEO of Grocery Outlet, succeeding Eric, who has demonstrated great leadership and vision. The company has experienced tremendous growth and transformation during his tenure, and I look forward to working with Eric for many more years to come," said Sheedy in a statement.
Sheedy also will be appointed to the board, and Erik D. Ragatz, current board chairman, will assume the role of lead independent director.
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