Safeway president of perishables exits company

PLEASANTON, Calif. Safeway’s president of perishables, Des Hague, has left the company and will be replaced by executive Kelly Griffith. A statement from Safeway stated Hague left the company “to pursue other business opportunities.”

“We are grateful for the contributions and wish him well in his future endeavors,” said Safeway president and chief executive officer Steve Burd in a statement.

Griffith has been with Safeway for 28 years and was most recently president of the chain’s Portland Division, a position he’s held since 2005. His position is going to be filled by Steve Frisby, who is currently president of Safeway’s Texas Division. Frisby has been with Safeway since 1972.