PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- United Natural
Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) ("UNFI") today announced changes to
its senior management team. Mike
Zechmeister will resign his position as Chief Financial
Officer, effective August 23, 2019,
to pursue an opportunity outside the Company. John W. Howard has been appointed Interim Chief
Financial Officer while the Company begins an internal and external
search for Mr. Zechmeister's permanent replacement. Mr. Howard
joined UNFI in July as Senior Vice President, Finance and
Accounting.
Steven L. Spinner, UNFI's
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said, "I thank Mike for his
contributions to UNFI over the past four years of significant
growth and change. In the near term, we're fortunate to have John's
experience and financial acumen available to our board, leadership
team, and finance organization. John will help continue our efforts
to align and build a world-class finance organization, focusing on
financial planning data, systems, and processes to drive and
achieve our strategic business objectives."
Mr. Howard brings more than 20 years of experience leading
finance teams, most recently as Interim Chief Financial Officer for
Prime Therapeutics. Before joining Prime, Mr. Howard served as Vice
President, Corporate Finance at Valspar Corporation. Mr. Howard
will work closely with UNFI's finance leadership, executive team
and Board of Directors as the Company continues to execute its
integration and growth plan.
About United Natural Foods, Inc.
UNFI is North America's premier food wholesaler
delivering the widest variety of products to customer locations
throughout North America, include
natural product superstores, independent retailer, conventional
supermarket chains, ecommerce retailers, and food service
customers. By providing this broader selection, differentiated
assortment of services, and compelling brands for every aisle, UNFI
is uniquely positioned to deliver great food, more choices, and
fresh thinking to customers everywhere. Combined with SUPERVALU,
UNFI is the largest publicly traded grocery distributor in America
with expected annual sales of over $21
billion. To learn more about how UNFI is Moving Food
Forward, visit www.unfi.com
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Jeff
Swanson
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VP - Communications
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Steve.J.Bloomquist@unfi.com
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Jeffrey.S.Swanson@unfi.com
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952-828-4144
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952-903-1645
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SOURCE United Natural Foods, Inc.