Driscoll’s has named Jiunn Shih its first global chief marketing officer, effective Sept. 15. In this newly created role, Shih will build a world-class global marketing structure and expand investment in brand programs across Driscoll’s markets. He will be based in Hong Kong, relocating from Singapore.

Christian P. D’Amour has been named senior director of supermarket operations for Big Y Foods Inc. In this role, D’Amour will be responsible for the oversight of the five supermarket districts ensuring operational excellence across all locations.

D’Amour is a third generation D’Amour family member. He is a grandson of Big Y co-founder Gerald E. D’Amour and son of Executive Chairman Charles L. D’Amour. He reports to Nicole D’Amour Schneider, senior vice president of retail operations and customer experience.

Tom Crall, category manager of produce at Hy-Vee, died unexpectedly on Sept. 1. Mr. Crall spent the last 34 years with the retailer. 

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. announced the appointment of Frank Kerr to executive vice president, chief store operations officer, effective Sept. 15.

The Allen Lund Co. promoted Paul Ellis to assistant general manager of the Memphis office.

Ellis graduated from the University of Memphis in 2008. He began his career in the supply chain industry by working with other transportation brokers before joining the Allen Lund Co. in 2017 as a broker in training. Since then, he has advanced through the ranks to broker, senior transportation broker and operations manager.

Potandon Produce LLC has appointed seasoned produce executive Mike Behrendt as its regional director of product procurement, based in Pendleton, IN.