US grocer Supervalu Inc has revealed that Jeff Noddle, its CEO and president, assumed the additional role of chairman at its recent annual shareholders’ meeting in St. Louis.

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Noddle was elected chairman after long-time chairman, director and former CEO Mike Wright retired.


Noddle said: “During the months ahead, we will be building on our momentum and working diligently to implement business plans that include accelerating the growth at Save-A-Lot, expanding our store base in our key retail markets, and continuing the efficiency initiatives in distribution.”


This promotion for Noddle caps a longterm career in retail food and distribution-related positions. He was named CEO of Supervalu in June 2001.

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