Former Sears exec named EVP A&P

MONTVALE, N.J. A&P has announced the appointment of Tom O’Boyle to the new position of EVP, effective immediately. In this role, Tom will be responsible for leading the merchandising, marketing, supply and logistics departments to develop a cohesive synergy between these critical functions, reporting to president and CEO Sam Martin.

Martin said, “Tom is an expert merchant with a proven track record of aligning merchandising offers with exciting marketing programs to meet customers’ needs. His appointment completes my dynamic executive management team which will lead our Company’s turnaround initiative.”

Prior to joining the A&P, O'Boyle was prresident and SVP food and drug for Sears. Before that, he was SVP merchandising and marketing for Albertson’s.