LAKELAND, FL - Publix Super Markets Chief Executive Officer Kevin Murphy announced the promotion of Doug Stalbaum to Vice President of Finance, effective January 1, 2025.

Stalbaum, 45, joined the company in 2019 as Director of Business Analysis and Reporting and was promoted to his current role, Vice President and Controller, in 2022. Prior to joining Publix, he was a Senior Audit Manager at an accounting firm for eight years, Senior Director and Controller at a restaurant chain for six years, and Director of Finance at a furniture retailer for three years.

According to a press release, he currently oversees the financial reporting process and the financial support of technology, pharmacy, retail business units, and store-related accounting functions and will begin overseeing the support of manufacturing and distribution.

“We are excited to announce Doug’s promotion,” commented Murphy. “His financial knowledge, commitment to providing premier service to our stores and support departments, as well as his focus on developing those around him, position him perfectly for the next step in his Publix career. We look forward to his continued contributions to the growth and success of our company.”

Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 255,000 associates, currently operates 1,386 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky.

For 27 consecutive years, the company has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business.

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