Greensboro, N.C. — The board of directors of The Fresh Market, Inc. has appointed Brian Johnson as president and chief executive officer (CEO) effective Feb. 3, 2025, replacing Jason Potter, who has decided to pursue a new opportunity.
Johnson has served as chief operating officer (COO) at The Fresh Market since 2020 and brings more than 30 years of experience to the role. In the last 5 years, Johnson has helped oversee the expansion of TFM stores into new markets across the East Coast and Midwestern United States. Previously, Johnson served as division vice president at Brookshire Grocery Company in Texas.
“As a company we have a lot of momentum going into 2025, and I look forward to working alongside the team at The Fresh Market as we continue to grow, innovate and create meaningful customer experiences,” says Johnson.
Included in the senior leadership team reporting to Johnson are Revae Embs, group vice president of human resources; Emily Turner, group vice president & chief marketing officer; and Marcio Ribeiro, group vice president & chief information officer. All three joined the senior leadership team within the last year.
The Fresh Market currently operates 166 stores in 22 states across the U.S. For more information, visit www.thefreshmarket.com.
SOURCE: The Fresh Market