Chris Smith Named President of McLane Grocery

McLane Company, a leading supply chain services company providing grocery and foodservice solutions, has welcomed Chris Smith as President of McLane Grocery, a $33 billion business unit providing supply chain solutions to more than 70,000 retailer locations.

Before joining McLane Company, Smith worked at Walgreens Boots Alliance, a global leader in retail pharmacy, as the Senior Vice President – Chief Supply Chain Officer. He oversaw supply chain functions for 9,200 US-based Walgreen stores through 16 distribution centers and 9,000 warehouse employees. Before Walgreens, he served as the Executive Vice President – Chief Supply Chain Officer at C&S Wholesale, the largest grocery wholesaler in the country. Smith has also held senior leadership positions in distribution and logistics with McKesson Corporation, a Texas-based leader in healthcare.

“We are very pleased to have Chris join our team,” said McLane Company CEO Tony Frankenberger. “He brings a wealth of supply chain and logistics leadership experience across diverse industries that will contribute to many areas of our business.”

Smith has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and serves on the board of Phillips Pet Food & Supplies.

“I am thrilled to join the McLane team and for the new and exciting opportunities ahead,” said Smith. “McLane has a long history, a great reputation and is a trusted supply chain services leader. I look forward to contributing to its near-term and long-term success.”