Schnucks names Ted Schnuck executive vice president of supermarkets

Schnuck Markets has named Ted Schnuck as executive vice president of supermarkets. Dave Peacock, president and COO, will return to Schnucks’ board of directors in October, following his acceptance of a new role with Continental Grain.

After a successful career outside of Schnucks, including time with Bain, strategy work with Beam Suntory and brand management at Procter & Gamble, Ted Schnuck joined the family-owned company in 2015. He is a current member of the company’s Strategy Team, which includes the 10-member team of high-level executives. The great-grandson of the company’s founder has held strategic leadership positions across several key areas of the 82-year old grocer, including merchandising, supply chain, marketing, business development and store operations.

In his new role, which he will fully assume in October of this year, Ted Schnuck will lead the merchandising and store operations teams, fusing his experience in both areas with his leadership capabilities and strategic mindset.

“Ted’s extensive career journey, through both his outside work experience and education and through the core areas of the company, has prepared him to be a next generation leader,” said Todd Schnuck, chairman and CEO. “His business acumen, understanding of our company’s key functions, ability to connect with and lead our teammates and, most importantly, his strong exhibition of our company’s core values make him an ideal leader of our supermarkets.”

Dave Peacock joined Schnuck Markets as president and COO in May 2017, and will be working closely with Ted Schnuck prior to transitioning to the board on Oct. 4. 

“We are grateful for Dave’s leadership over the last four years, which was especially critical during the pandemic when we experienced supply chain and in-store operational challenges,” said Todd Schnuck. “Through his strategic initiatives in data and analytics and operational excellence, we are positioned to compete and win in this competitive retail landscape. We are fortunate that Dave will continue his association with our company through his involvement with our board of directors. We wish him the best in his next career chapter.” 

“For the last four years, it has been an honor to be a Schnucks teammate, working alongside Todd and getting to know fellow teammates from all departments and locations,” said Peacock. “I look forward to collaborating with Ted during this leadership transition and to continue to be connected to the Schnucks team and the communities we serve as a board member.”