Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. Appoints New Chief Technology Officer
September 11 2023 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., one of the largest and fastest
growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic food in
the United States, today announced that James Bahrenburg has joined
the company as chief technology officer. Bahrenburg will report
directly to Sprouts chief executive officer, Jack Sinclair, and
will oversee the strategic direction and management of all aspects
of Sprouts’ technology.
“We are pleased to add Jim Bahrenburg to the Sprouts executive
leadership team,” said Sinclair. “Jim’s deep experience in retail
technology leadership will be an invaluable resource as we enhance
our platforms to support the continued execution of our long-term
growth strategy.”
Bahrenburg brings more than 35 years of experience in building
high-performing information technology organizations. Bahrenburg
most recently served as chief information officer of Good Food
Holdings, LLC, the holding company for five food retailing brands –
Bristol Farms, Lazy Acres Natural Market, Metropolitan Market, New
Seasons Market, and New Leaf Community Markets – from 2019 to
August 2023. Prior to joining Good Food Holdings, Bahrenburg served
99 Cents Only Stores, a premier deep-discount retailer, for over 12
years, including as senior vice president – chief information
officer from 2016 to 2019 and vice president – business process and
IT planning from 2010 to 2015. He earned a bachelor of arts degree
in economics from Dartmouth College.
“I’m thrilled to join Sprouts at this point in its growth
trajectory,” said Bahrenburg. “I look forward to working with the
team to execute on the company’s strategic technology initiatives
to enhance and elevate digital platforms for Sprouts’ customers and
team members.”
Corporate Profile
True to its farm-stand heritage, Sprouts offers a unique grocery
experience featuring an open layout with fresh produce at the heart
of the store. Sprouts inspires wellness naturally with a carefully
curated assortment of better-for-you products paired with
purpose-driven people. The healthy grocer continues to bring the
latest in wholesome, innovative products made with
lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based and
gluten-free. Headquartered in Phoenix, and one of the largest and
fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic
food in the United States, Sprouts employs approximately 31,000
team members and operates nearly 400 stores in 23 states
nationwide. To learn more about Sprouts, and the good it brings
communities, visit about.sprouts.com.
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