SpartanNash Announces New President and CEO

Tony B. Sarsam has been chosen to take leadership of company, while Interim President and CEO Dennis Eidson will continue in his role as chairman of the board.

Spartan Nash President And Ceo Tony Sarsam

SpartanNash Company has named Tony B. Sarsam, who also will join the board of directors, as president and chief executive officer, effective September 21. Sarsam comes to SpartanNash from Borden Dairy Company, Inc., where he most recently served as CEO. Prior to Borden, he was the CEO of Ready Pac Foods, Inc., and held progressive leadership roles at PepsiCo and Nestlé.

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