Natural Grocers names new CFO
A specialty and organic grocery chain has named its next finance leader.
Natural Grocers has announced Richard Hallé has been appointed CFO of the company effective Jan. 1, 2025. Hallé has served as a member of Natural Grocers' board of directors and audit committee since 2012, and will succeed Todd Dissinger, who will retire on Dec. 31, 2024.
Most recently, Hallé served as a managing director of Alvarez and Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement Group from March 2023 to October 2024. From 2011 until 2021, he served as the CFO of marketing firm Vivial Inc., overseeing finance, including accounting, treasury, tax, planning, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting.
“Rich's deep, strategic knowledge of our company from his many years of service on the board and strong background as a seasoned finance executive make him the ideal fit as we continue to execute to our founding principles," said Kemper Isely, Natural Grocers' chairman and co-president. "He has a strong track record of value creation and brings significant experience in corporate finance, accounting, business operations and financial reporting to our company. We are grateful for Todd's significant contributions to Natural Grocers during his tenure and appreciate his continued service through the end of 2024 to ensure a successful transition. We wish him the best in retirement."
As CFO of Natural Grocers, Hallé will oversee finance, accounting, treasury, financial planning and analysis, investor relations, project management office, internal audit, accounts payable, tax, and payroll and benefits. He will begin his interim employment with the company on Nov. 4, 2024. Hallé has resigned from Natural Grocers' board of directors, audit committee and compensation committee.
"I am grateful to Kemper and our board for this opportunity," said Hallé. "It has been a privilege to serve on Natural Grocers' board, and I am excited to contribute in this new role as we work together to provide the communities we serve access to affordable, high-quality natural and organic products while creating value for our stockholders."
Founded in 1955 and based in Lakewood, Colo., Natural Grocers operates 169 stores in 21 states.
