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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer Inc. has named Rick Keyes as its new president. He succeeds J.K. Symancyk, who is leaving the company to join a Texas-based sports and outdoor lifestyle retailer.
Meijer Inc. has named Rick Keyes as its new president. He succeeds J.K. Symancyk, who is leaving the company to join a Texas-based sports and outdoor lifestyle retailer.
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"We are pleased to introduce Rick as our new president," said Hank Meijer, co-chairman and co-chief executive officer. "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, joined Meijer 26 years ago as a pharmacist in Columbus, Ohio. He most recently served as executive vice president of supply chain and manufacturing, a post he has held 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. "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.
