Hy-Vee names new COO, elevates executives
Hy-Vee has made three executive appointments.
This news comes on the heels of the recognized retirement of Jay Marshall, vice chairman and president of Hy-Vee supply chain, as well as the retirement of its executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer Mike Skokan.
“Both Jay and Mike have been trusted leaders of our executive team for many years, and I could not be more thankful for the contributions they have made to our great company,” Randy Edeker, chairman of the board and CEO of Hy-Vee said.
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The first appointment made by the retailer was naming Jeremy Gosch its new president and chief operating officer.
Gosch, who began his career with Hy-Vee in 1995, has held positions in retail management. In 2021 he was named the assistant vice president of operations in the Northeast region and took over as executive vice president, co-chief operating officer, chief marketing officer in 2018. Most recently, he served as the president, retail operations and co-chief operating officer.
“One of my greatest responsibilities is to select the right leaders for our future, and I am confident Jeremy is that leader. Jeremy has a strong knowledge of our business and our unique company, and he is excellent at implementing our vision and has a strong sense of urgency to meet the challenging times we live in today,” Edeker said. “He has a great understanding of how we need to continue to evolve our company to grow, which will keep us on a path toward continued success.”
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In addition, the company announced that Aaron Wiese will be taking over as vice chairman and president of the supply chain/subsidiaries, and Andy Schreiner has been named senior vice president, chief financial officer, treasurer.
Wiese started his Hy-Vee career in 1993, serving in various leadership roles until 2012 when he joined the executive staff as director, real estate strategic planning. In 2013 he became director od health-and-wellness strategic planning and took over as assistant vice president, specialty pharmacy, and then vice president, business development, at Amber Specialty Pharmacy. Most recently, Wiese served as president of digital growth and co-chief operating officer.
“Aaron is poised and ready to assume this important position to help me lead the company as vice chairman of Hy-Vee’s Board of Directors,” Edeker said. “He has a strong vision for the total breadth of our company and is extremely knowledgeable in many areas, including health care and digital development and growth. With Aaron helping me guide the company, we are positioned for continued growth and innovation.”
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Schreiner began his career with Hy-Vee in 1995 and served in such roles as assistant director of auditing services, financial reporting supervisor, vice president of accounting and most recently as chief accounting officer.
“The role of Hy-Vee’s chief financial officer has evolved over the past decade, and truly is integrated into every aspect of what we do as a company,” Edeker said. “Andy is incredibly smart, and his strategic thinking and accounting expertise will play a huge role as our company continues to expand and innovate.”