Louis Martin, currently president of wholesale, will become president of conventional grocery products and UNFI chief commercial officer. Mark Bushway, currently chief supply chain officer, will become president of natural, organic, specialty and fresh products and UNFI chief supply chain officer.
“This realignment is another step in the execution of our plan to add value and improve efficiency and effectiveness for our customers and suppliers," said Sandy Douglas, UNFI CEO. "By empowering our commercial teams to provide a more customized product and service-centered experience, we intend to help our customers and suppliers differentiate, compete, and grow profitably through a more responsive, efficient, and effective operating model.”
Each division will have focused sales teams aligned to the unique product and service needs of the 30,000 retail locations that UNFI serves. Both divisions will be supported by dedicated functional experts in merchandising, operations, procurement and supplier services.
Capability centers of excellence in areas including supply chain, professional and digital services, and private brands will work across the divisions to support sales leaders in building customized programs to help customers and suppliers accelerate their growth strategies.
