July 20, 2021

Moran Foods Announces Two Appointments to Board of Directors

Moran Foods, premier wholesale grocery distribution company and parent company to US-based discount grocery chain Save A Lot, has announced that Fred Boehler, President and Chief Executive Officer of Americold Logistics and Mike Motz, Chief Executive Officer for Staples US Retail, have been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors as Independent Directors, effective immediately.

“Fred and Mike join the Board at an exciting time for Moran Foods as we continue our expansion and transition to a wholesale business model,” said Kenneth McGrath, Chief Executive Officer, Moran Foods. “Fred brings extensive supply chain management and grocery experience and throughout his successful career is known for developing innovative, customer-centric supply chain solutions, while Mike brings an abundance of retail and merchandising executive leadership experience from leading consumer brands with deep digital capabilities. Their combined experience will be invaluable as we look to capitalize on the growth opportunities ahead for both Moran Foods and Save A Lot.”

Boehler brings more than 30 years of experience and currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Americold Logistics. Prior to joining Americold, Boehler served as an SVP with SUPERVALU, Inc., a leading grocery retailer and wholesaler supplying more than 4,300 stores. Before SUPERVALU, Inc., Boehler spent 10 years in senior leadership roles at Borders Group, Inc.

Motz has more than 15 years of senior executive leadership experience in the retail industry. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Staples US Retail. Prior to that, Motz was Chief Operating Officer of Loblaw Companies Limited. Previously, he spent 14 years at Shoppers Drug Mart where he held numerous leadership positions including President, EVP & Chief Merchandising Offer and EVP of Operations.

“We are pleased to welcome Fred and Mike to our Board of Directors,” said Justin Shaw, Chairman of the Board. “As we continue to strengthen our board, their expertise and sector experience complement our current directors. We look forward to benefiting from their insight and perspectives and are confident they will provide significant benefits that will help drive our corporate strategy forward.”

 

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