Albertsons Safeway exec takes top spot at BevMo!

Concord, Calif. -- It’s changing of the guard time at the 157-store BevMo!.



BevMo! announced that Dimitri Haloulos has been appointed CEO, effective Sept. 1. Haloulos, who joined Albertsons Safeway in 2011 and most recently served as senior VP of Own Brands, has spent his career in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) and retail space as an executive in sales, marketing and research across a number of global brands



At BevMo!, he will succeed Alan Johnson, the company’s current CEO, who will remain at the company until September, working closely with board chairman Cathy Stauffer to ensure a smooth transition of leadership.



Under the leadership of Johnson, who was with BevMo! for eight years, the company opened 95 new stores and launched additional lines of business.



“I am honored by this appointment and have always recognized BevMo! for its high brand awareness, loyal customer base and differentiated positioning,” said Haloulos. “I look forward to working with the company’s management team and talented associates to capitalize on BevMo!’s strong foundation, pursue multiple avenues for growth and attract customers with innovative offerings to ensure that the company is positioned to grow and continue competing successfully in an evolving marketplace.”



Prior to his time at Albertsons Safeway, Haloulos held numerous positions at Procter and Gamble over a seven-year span across a number of multi-billion dollar global brands.



BevMo! operates 157 stores.