Supervalu makes executive appointments; names former OfficeMax exec as CIO

Minneapolis -- Supervalu announced appointments to its executive team, including Janel Haugarth who will remain with the company as EVP and president of independent business and supply chain services. The announcement comes as Sam Duncan, Supervalu president and chief executive continues finalizing his leadership team following the sale of five retail banners to Cerberus-led investment group AB Acquisition LLC, a transaction that was completed on March 21.



In other appointments:



Randy Burdick has been named EVP, CIO, for the company, effective March 25, responsible for Supervalu’s information technology infrastructure and personnel, as well as the shared service/contact center organization. Most recently, he spent eight years as CIO at OfficeMax.



Michele Murphy has been named EVP, human resources and corporate communications, effective March 25. She has more than 30 years of experience in a variety of positions dealing with employment law, human resources and labor relations.



With the transaction of the five banners completed, J. Andrew (Andy) Herring, EVP real estate, market development and legal, will depart the company.