Grand Rapids Business Journal
SpartanNash hired a senior vice president to oversee its supply chain.
The Byron Center-based grocery chain and distributor said Tuesday that it hired David Petko as senior vice president and chief supply chain officer. His first day was Monday. He reports directly to Tony Sarsam, SpartanNash’s president and CEO.
Petko has 25 years of supply chain and distribution logistics experience in roles of increasing leadership responsibility, including serving as SVP of supply chain for C&S Wholesale Grocers from 2019-21.
“David is a results-oriented executive with the energy and passion for challenge and a commitment to enhancing profitability while maintaining a laser focus on customer expectations and building the capabilities of the team,” Sarsam said. “This is in direct alignment with our people-first culture and strategic plan. His proven track record of transformational leadership, improved customer and associate satisfaction and driving top-line sales growth and bottom-line cost savings will be an asset to our organization.”