Schnucks names Bob Lockett chief people officer
Schnuck Markets is welcoming a new human resources leader. Bob Lockett was named chief people officer.
Lockett’s professional background includes most recently serving as chief people officer at CAE and, prior to that, chief diversity and talent officer at ADP. In total, he possesses more than 25 years of experience in HR leadership, with additional prior roles at Harrah's Entertainment, USAA, Limited Brands and Frito-Lay.
Lockett will oversee a wide range of critical functions including teammate benefits, talent acquisition and retention, labor relations, training and development as well as stewarding company culture initiatives. Lockett also will join the company’s strategy team, the nine-member team of executives tasked with leading the overall direction and execution of the company.
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Lockett will report to Schnucks executive vice president: chief financial and administrative officer David Bell. “As a seasoned HR executive with a wealth of industry knowledge, a modern data-driven approach, and a passionate belief in loving where you work and the importance of finding joy in what we do, we’re excited to welcome Bob to the Schnucks team,” Bell said. “We look forward to the leadership and guidance that he will provide to our nearly 12,000 teammates throughout our company.”
“I’m thrilled to be joining the Schnucks team, an iconic brand and one of the best-managed companies in America,” Lockett said. “What drew me here was the company’s clear sense of purpose, deeply aligned values, relentless focus on the customer, and most importantly, the exceptional teammates I’ll have the privilege of working with every day.”
Lockett, a St. Louis-area native, earned an MBA from The University of Texas at Dallas and a bachelor of science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He also completed executive education programs at Harvard Business School. A U.S. Army veteran, Lockett served 10 years on active duty as a field artillery officer, holding key leadership positions including platoon leader, staff officer and battery commander. He also is a proud Desert Storm veteran.
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Lockett is a board member of the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund and serves as an advisor for the Griffin Bridges Program. He also is a lifetime member of the American Legion, VFW and National Black MBA Association.