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“We are pleased to introduce Rick as our new president,” said Hank Meijer, co-chairman and co-chief executive officer, in a release. “Rick’s proven leadership has been an inspiration to our team. He has grown up with Meijer, excelling in positions in both pharmacy and store operations, and, most recently, building industry-leading supply chain and manufacturing operations.”
Keyes, 46, had been executive vice president of supply chain and manufacturing since 2006. In that capacity he oversaw the retailer’s expansion into manufacturing with the acquisition of one dairy and construction of another, and pioneered initiatives ranging from the launch of a near-zero emission truck fleet to significant investments in lean distribution technologies.
“I am truly humbled and honored to accept the role as president of Meijer,” Keyes said in a release. “I joined this company as a front-line team member more than 25 years ago, and Meijer has provided me the opportunity to learn, grow and develop experiences across a variety of disciplines. I’m very much looking forward to working with our team members at all levels to ensure Meijer continues to grow and thrive.”
Keyes will be the seventh president in the company’s 81-year history. He is a native of Columbus and a graduate of Ohio Northern University’s College of Pharmacy.
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