Seattle — Nordstrom, Inc. has hired Kumar Srinivasan as chief technology officer (CTO). Srinivasan’s agile development practices, cloud expertise and experience developing highly innovative customer-focused outcomes will play an important role in shaping the technology agenda across Nordstrom.
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Phoenix — Fire, security and life safety services provider Telgian Corporation has appointed Alan Gargano as division president for compliance solutions, Bob Caputo as executive vice president of sales and marketing, and Jason Hand as executive vice president of compliance solutions.
Cincinnati and Milwaukee — The Kroger Co. has promoted Michael Marx, currently vice president of people operations for Kroger, to serve as president of Roundy’s Supermarkets, Wisconsin, effective April 1, 2016. The company also promoted Don Rosanova, currently executive vice president of operations for Roundy’s, to president of Mariano’s, effective immediately. Both leaders will report to Roundy’s CEO Bob Mariano.
Houston — Mattress Firm Holding Corp., the nation’s largest specialty mattress retailer, has appointed Ken Murphy as president and chief executive officer and Steve Stagner will assume the role of executive chairman and chairman of the board of directors.
Atlanta — Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. (ARG), parent company of the franchisor of the Arby’s brand, has signed several recent franchise development agreements beginning late fourth quarter 2015 through March 15, 2016 for the development of 138 new restaurants. This news follows a strong year of development for Arby’s in 2015 with 61 new restaurant openings and 179 remodels system-wide.
Cincinnati — The Kroger Co. has promoted Mary Ellen Adcock to serve as Kroger’s group vice president of retail operations, effective May 16, 2016. She succeeds Marnette Perry, whose retirement was previously announced. Adcock currently serves as vice president of operations for Kroger’s Columbus division.
Jackson, Miss. — As a part of Newk’s Eatery’s plan to double in size by 2019, the fast-casual brand has promoted Adam Karveller to Newk’s vice president of information technology and Keith Moody to vice president of franchise operations. Both Karveller and Moody collectively bring more than 40 years of experience in the IT and restaurant operations industries to the brand.
Atlanta — FOCUS Brands Inc. has appointed Michael Dixon as chief financial officer for its more than 5,000 ice cream shops, bakeries, restaurants and cafes through its affiliate brands, which include Auntie Anne’s®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, McAlister’s Deli®, Moe’s Southwest Grill® and Schlotzsky’s®.