Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. Chairman of the Board Eric Lindberg has been appointed interim president and CEO, effective immediately. Lindberg replaces RJ Sheedy, who has stepped down from his position and resigned from the company’s board of directors. The board has engaged a leading global executive search firm to begin the process of identifying a permanent CEO.

With more than three decades of leadership experience at the company, Lindberg is a Grocery Outlet veteran with a deep knowledge of its operations and strategy. He previously served as CEO or co-CEO from January 2006 through

Erin Sigrist has joined FMI’s state government relations team as the association’s new director of state government affairs. In her role, Sigrist will be responsible for providing expertise on state legislation, laws and regulatory actions for FMI members; engage with state and local industry partners; and represent FMI and its members with external stakeholders.

Specifically, Sigrist will provide research on state legislative activities to FMI members, state associations and FMI staff on industry policy priorities; monitor and report on legislative issues, including pending and enacted state

After nine years chairing the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers board of directors, George Gilvesy has chosen not to seek reappointment, which has resulted in the appointment of Steve Peters as his successor, effective Nov. 1.

Gilvesy’s tenure as chair has been marked by his unwavering commitment to collaboration within the greenhouse sector and all levels of government. His strategic vision and dedication have propelled the OGVG members to new heights, enhancing the organization’s role as a leader in Ontario greenhouse-grown vegetables. Through his guidance, OGVG has successfully

The Organic Grower Summit, presented by Western Growers and Farm Progress, will honor Dick Peixoto, owner and grower of Lakeside Organic Gardens, as the recipient of the seventh annual Grower of the Year Award. Peixoto, known for leading one of the largest family-owned-and-operated solely organic vegetable operations in the United States, was selected for his longstanding commitment to organic farming, sustainability and leadership in the organic industry.

“I am extremely humbled and honored by this award, but this tribute should really go to all my employees who make us who we are,” said

Metro Inc. announced that after more than 12 years with the company, François Thibault, executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, has decided to retire next spring.

Since joining Metro in 2012, François has been a great leader of the company and business partner to the operating divisions, steering a number of key acquisitions, including the Jean Coutu Group, and supporting the modernization of our supply chain. He has ensured the company’s solid financial position and disciplined capital allocation, overseeing sustained investments across the business and contributing

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. announced the appointment of John Cosentino to fill an open position on the company’s board of directors. Cosentino is an owner and the vice president of Cosentino Group Inc.

"We are excited to welcome John Cosentino to AWG's board of directors,” said Dan Funk, AWG president and CEO. “His extensive experience as an operator from a respected, long-time member, along with his dedication to both the industry and community, will make him an invaluable addition to our board."

“John is an excellent addition to the board,” said Barry Queen, chairman of the board of