Lockett will report to Schnucks Executive Vice President - Chief Financial and Administrative Officer David Bell. “As a seasoned HR executive with a wealth of industry knowledge, a modern data-driven approach, and a passionate belief in loving where you work and the importance of finding joy in what we do, we’re excited to welcome Bob to the Schnucks team,” Bell said. “We look forward to the leadership and guidance that he will provide to our nearly 12,000 teammates throughout our company.”
“I’m thrilled to be joining the Schnucks team — an iconic brand and one of the best-managed companies in America,” Lockett said. “What drew me here was the company’s clear sense of purpose, deeply aligned values, relentless focus on the customer and most importantly the exceptional teammates I’ll have the privilege of working with every day.”
Lockett, a St. Louis-area native, earned an MBA from The University of Texas at Dallas and a bachelor's degree from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He also completed executive education programs at Harvard Business School. A U.S. Army veteran who served in Desert Storm, Lockett served 10 years on active duty as a field artillery officer, holding key leadership positions, including platoon leader, staff officer and battery commander.
Lockett is a board member of the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund and serves as an advisor for the Griffin Bridges Program. He is also a lifetime member of the American Legion, VFW and National Black MBA Association.
