Sprouts appoints a new CEO
Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the largest specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic food in the United States, will have a new CEO beginning January 4, 2027. Nick Konat will take over the role, and Jack Sinclair will transition to Executive Chairman.
Jack Sinclair released a statement about the transition: “The Board and I have spent significant time and consideration developing our succession plan, and we believe that now is the right time to transition Sprouts to its next generation of leadership. Following the Board’s comprehensive search process, we determined that Nick was the right leader for Sprouts. I’ve worked closely with Nick since he joined Sprouts in 2022 and seen firsthand his talent, drive and strong dedication to our people. He played a central role in shaping and executing our strategy, and I have tremendous confidence in his ability to lead the company to new heights. I want to thank all our team members for their deep commitment to Sprouts and their support for each other, our customers, our communities and our shareholders. I will be supporting Nick during the transition period, and it will be a privilege for me to continue serving Sprouts as its executive chairman.”
Nick Konat has served as Sprouts’ Chief Operating Officer since 2022, overseeing the company’s operations, marketing, merchandising and supply chain. Before joining Sprouts, he worked at Petco, Target and Accenture.
“It will be an honor to serve as the next CEO of Sprouts at this exciting and important time for our company,” said Konat. “We remain focused on executing our growth strategy, expanding into new markets and strengthening our connection with customers as we navigate an evolving consumer environment. I am grateful to Jack and our Board for their leadership, support, and confidence in me. I look forward to continuing to work closely with Jack to ensure a seamless transition. Since I joined Sprouts, our dedicated team and our purpose—to help people live and eat better—have inspired me every day. Looking ahead, I am confident in the opportunities before us and in our ability to build on our momentum and create long-term value for our shareholders.”
About Sprouts
Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Sprouts employs approximately 36,000 team members and operates more than 480 stores in 25 states nationwide.