Come Monday, October 16, two experienced retail leaders will be taking over a couple of vital executive roles. The GIANT Company announced the appointment of Rebecca Lupfer as Chief Financial Officer and Dave Lessard as Senior Vice President of Operations, Customer Experience, and Perishable Distribution.
As CFO, Lupfer will lead the finance, format, real estate, and strategy departments, a press release noted. Lupfer joined The GIANT Company in 2018 as Director of Merchandising Planning before being promoted to Vice President of Merchandising, Center Store, in 2019.
Most recently, she served as Divisional President of the company’s Mid-Atlantic division, where she oversaw retail operations at 100 GIANT and MARTIN’S stores in Central and Western Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Also taking on a critical role, Lessard joined the Ahold Delhaize family of brands in 2002 as Director of Produce at Giant Landover, where he also served as VP of Produce. In 2018, he joined The GIANT Company as Vice President of Fresh Merchandising, where he oversaw the produce, meat and seafood, bakery, deli, prepared foods, and floral departments.
In 2022, Lessard also added oversight of the company’s perishable distribution center to his responsibilities.
He will harness all of this expertise to oversee the retail operations, perishable distribution, and transportation teams.
“Rebecca and Dave are talented, passionate, and results-driven leaders, with vast retail grocery experience and a deep awareness of our customers and their evolving needs,” commented John Ruane, President. “During their tenures with The GIANT Company, they’ve made numerous contributions to our business and their teams, and I know they will continue to do so in their new roles, setting the stage for our company’s continued success.”
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