GRAND RAPIDS, MI - It is always exciting to watch talented experts climb the ladder in our industry. Recently, SpartanNash pulled back the curtain on another pivotal promotion. Previously serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, David Petko will be taking on the title of Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer.

Petko, who was hired in April 2021, oversees all aspects of the company’s global supply chain, which consists of over 145 company-owned stores, over 2,100 independent retailers and national accounts throughout the United States, as well as U.S. military commissaries and exchanges.

Playing a critical role in the grocer's transformation strategy, Petko successfully launched a comprehensive supply chain transformation initiative to drive savings, optimize the network footprint, and rationalize SKUs, according to a press release. He also helped lead a new agreement with Coastal Pacific Food Distributors to expand the retailer’s distribution footprint on the West Coast while simultaneously reducing fleet mileage by 10 percent. The supply chain initiative is expected to realize cost savings of $15 million to $30 million.

Petko has 25 years of supply chain and distribution logistics experience to complement a proven track record of transformational leadership and improved customer and associate satisfaction. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain for C&S Wholesale Grocers, where he worked to increase operational efficiencies as well as safety, associated engagement, customer focus, and innovative problem solving throughout its supply chain.

During his 11-year career with the grocer, Petko held the position of Regional Vice President of Operations from 2014–2019, Senior Director ES3/D2S from 2013–2014, Director of Operations from 2012–2013, and General Manager of two of its facilities from 2009–2012.

"The SpartanNash supply chain is the backbone of our operations as a food solutions company," said Tony Sarsam, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Dave's leadership has resulted in immediate impact on our productivity, making us more efficient and effective and enabling us to focus more than ever on insights that drive innovative solutions for our food retailer customers."

Congratulations to David Petko on this exciting promotion and the continuation of the retailer’s ambitious transformation blueprint!

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