US grocery retailer Winn-Dixie Stores has announced that it has appointed Peter Lynch as president and chief executive officer, replacing Frank Lazaran.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Go deeper with GlobalData

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more


Lynch, who assumes his responsibilities today [Friday], will also become a member of the company’s board of directors.


H. Jay Skelton, chairman of Winn-Dixie, said the board “concluded that making this change was a necessary step towards achieving our objectives”.


Lynch most recently served for three years as president and chief operating officer of Albertsons, where he was responsible for operations, merchandising and marketing. Prior to that, Lynch was president of ACME, a division of Albertsons with 160 stores.

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Just Food Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Food Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Winning five categories in the 2025 Just Food Excellence Awards, Centric Software is setting the pace for digital transformation in food and FMCG. Explore how its integrated PLM and PXM suite delivers faster launches, smarter compliance and data-driven growth for complex, multi-channel product portfolios.

Discover the Impact