Albertsons Companies has appointed Mike Withers, currently president of the Jewel-Osco division, evp/retail operations for the company.
Withers will lead the company’s east region operations, while current evp/retail operations Susan Morris will lead the west region. Jim Perkins, evp/retail operations special projects, is focused on targeted initiatives to accelerate growth. All three executives will continue to report to Wayne Denningham, president and COO, Albertsons.
Withers began his career with Albertsons in 1976. Since 2006, Withers has served as vp/marketing and merchandising for the Florida and southern divisions, and president of the southern and Jewel-Osco divisions.
“Mike is an exceptional leader who understands our business and market areas from coast to coast,” said Denningham. “Throughout his career, Mike has worked closely with many members of our current leadership team, and his management experience and operations expertise will help all of our divisions run really great stores.”
