GMDC names Bi-Lo's Dewayne Rabon chairman of the board
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Global Market Development Center last week named Dewayne Rabon, group VP center store for Bi-Lo Holdings, as the new chairman of the board.
“I am thrilled to report GMDC’s board leadership enhancements with the addition of these world-class industry executives. 2015 is looking to be an exciting year for GMDC, its members and associates as we work to develop new opportunities and build upon our existing business model,” said Patrick Spear, GMDC president. “With that, I encourage you to watch our new testimonial video (above) featuring current and past GMDC board members who strongly communicate the true essence of GMDC and why they are our strongest supporters.”
GMDC also announced a number of executives who were newly appointed to the board of directors, including:
Tom Duffy, co-chair Education Leadership Council, Nielsen;
Dave Baer, co-chair GM Advisory Board, Wakefern Food Corporation;
Dave Sutton, GM Advisory Board Liaison, Valu Merchandisers Company;
Rick Cicero, member Advisory Board Liaison, C&S Wholesale Grocers;
Cheri Taylor, HBW Advisory Board Liaison, Kinney Drug; and
Dan Sullivan, Ex-Officio, TBM Consulting.
“More than ever, GMDC retailers are looking to the association and its leadership for product discovery opportunities and innovation at our conferences," Spear said. "By leveraging opportunities for first-mover advantages that build higher margins, we are activating business growth in this highly competitive marketplace.”
For complete lists of GMDC board members belonging to the board of directors, the GM Advisory Board, HBW Advisory Board, Membership Advisory Board and Education Leadership Council, visit GMDC.org/member-boards.