Kroger’s banner, Food 4 Less, recently appointed a new Vice President of Merchandising. Nancy Lebold, who steps into the role yesterday, will succeed Mike Servold, who has been promoted to Vice President of Operations of Kroger’s Atlanta division. Lebold will report directly to Food 4 Less President, Bryan Kaltenbach.
"We are thrilled to have an operator of Nancy's caliber to lead our merchandising team," Kaltenbach said in a press release. "Nancy exemplifies the strategic vision, leadership, and execution skills needed for the position."
The press release went on to note Lebold’s extensive industry experience, all 26 years of it. She has served in a variety of store, district, and corporate roles with WinCo Foods.
She was named Vice President of General Merchandise at WinCo Foods in 2007, and was later promoted to Vice President of Procurement. Lebold was appointed to Senior Vice President of Operations in 2015, where she led many operational and performance improvements in new markets, along with several other impressive accomplishments.
"I look forward to being part of such an incredible organization and team. Together we will execute our Restock Kroger strategy and position Food 4 Less/Foods Co for continued success in the future," stated Lebold.
Lebold holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing from Oregon State University and a Food Industry Management Certificate from the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business.
Congratulations from all of us here at Deli Market News to Nancy on her new executive role!
