Dive Brief:
- The Giant Company has named Will Regan as chief financial officer, effective immediately, the Mid-Atlantic supermarket chain announced Wednesday.
- Regan is responsible for all of the company’s finance operations as well as real estate. He reports to President John Ruane.
- Regan’s appointment continues a series of high-level executive changes at The Giant Company since Ruane became president of the chain in July 2023.
Dive Insight:
Regan is filling a role previously occupied by Rebecca Lupfer, who became The Giant Company’s chief merchant in August after serving as CFO since October 2023. He has worked for the Ahold Delhaize-owned grocer since 2018, serving first as director of commercial finance and most recently as director of commercial finance and profitability.
Before joining The Giant Company, Regan held multiple finance-related positions for Ahold Delhaize USA since 2005, starting as an accountant and ultimately becoming finance director for marketing and private brands, according to his LinkedIn profile.
“With nearly two decades of experience, Will is a proven leader with a track record of providing actionable financial guidance and expertise,” Ruane said in a statement. “With his deep understanding of our business and strong partnerships across the company, I know he’ll continue to be a valuable resource as we work to deliver our strategy, drive results and position The GIANT Company for long-term growth.”
The Giant Company announced in May that it had named John MacDonald, a former marketing director for the company, to serve as vice president of marketing. In March, the company appointed Joanna Crishock as vice president of center store omnichannel merchandising.
In October 2023, The Giant Company appointed Dave Lessard as senior vice president of operations, customer experience and perishable distribution.
