Grand Rapids, Mich. — Effective January 1, 2017, Meijer President Rick Keyes will add the title of chief executive officer (CEO). Hank Meijer, who has held the role of CEO, will now serve as executive chairman of the Meijer board.
“We have witnessed Rick’s deep understanding and appreciation of our culture and his passion for the people who make Meijer a great company,” says Hank Meijer. “His accomplishments throughout a 27-year career — and his leadership as president for more than a year now — give us tremendous confidence in the future as he assumes a new title that better reflects his responsibilities.”
Traditionally, the role of Meijer president has been held by a non-family member, with the title of CEO through the years being held by Fred Meijer and Hank Meijer, respectively.
Meijer has been privately owned and family operated since it was founded in 1934, and in keeping with the Meijer family’s ongoing significant involvement, Executive Chairman Hank Meijer will work closely with CEO Rick Keyes in developing and executing strategies consistent with the values at the heart of our team. Doug Meijer and Mark Meijer will also stay actively involved through their roles as directors of Meijer Inc.
All new roles will become effective January 1, 2017.
Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 230 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. For more information, visit www.meijer.com.
SOURCE: Meijer