Former Walgreens exec named Vitamin Shoppe CFO
Vitamin Shoppe, a specialty retailer of nutritional products, has announced the resignation of Brenda Galgano, executive vice president and chief financial officer. Galgano is leaving her post, effective June 5, to take a position at another company.
Succeeding Galgano as executive vice president and chief financial officer is Bill Wafford, currently senior vice president, Business Development and Strategy. Prior to joining the company in July 2017, Wafford was a partner with KPMG Advisory from 2015 to July 2017. From 2013 to 2014, Wafford was a vice president and managing director of Walgreens venture capital. From 2012 to 2013, Wafford was a vice president, International Finance. From 2009 to 2012, he was vice president, Retail Finance with Walgreens.
"We greatly appreciate the contributions Brenda has made during her tenure at the Vitamin Shoppe. We wish her the very best in her future endeavors," said Alex Smith, executive chairman of the board. "We are excited for Bill to take on this new role as CFO. His solid experience in finance roles is key as we work to drive the Company toward improving financial performance. We expect a seamless transition and are confident that his leadership will contribute to the Vitamin Shoppe's long-term growth."
Succeeding Galgano as executive vice president and chief financial officer is Bill Wafford, currently senior vice president, Business Development and Strategy. Prior to joining the company in July 2017, Wafford was a partner with KPMG Advisory from 2015 to July 2017. From 2013 to 2014, Wafford was a vice president and managing director of Walgreens venture capital. From 2012 to 2013, Wafford was a vice president, International Finance. From 2009 to 2012, he was vice president, Retail Finance with Walgreens.
"We greatly appreciate the contributions Brenda has made during her tenure at the Vitamin Shoppe. We wish her the very best in her future endeavors," said Alex Smith, executive chairman of the board. "We are excited for Bill to take on this new role as CFO. His solid experience in finance roles is key as we work to drive the Company toward improving financial performance. We expect a seamless transition and are confident that his leadership will contribute to the Vitamin Shoppe's long-term growth."