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Publix promotes four in wake of CEO succession plan

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Publix promotes four in wake of CEO succession plan

LAKELAND, Fla. — One week after announcing the succession plan for its CEO, Publix Super Markets Inc. promoted four executives.

The previous announcement noted that company president Todd Jones, 53, will become president and CEO, effective May 1. He succeeds Ed Crenshaw as CEO. Crenshaw, 65, is retiring effective April 30.

Following Jones’  promotion to president and CEO, Publix chief financial officer, David Phillips, will assume additional responsibilities and be promoted to executive vice president and CFO. Miami division vice president Kevin Murphy will be promoted to the newly created position of senior vice president of retail operations, reporting to Jones.

Phillips, 56, began his Publix career in 1984 as an internal auditor. He was named audit manager in 1986 and promoted to controller in 1990. In 1996, he was promoted to vice president and controller, and then in 1997 promoted to vice president finance and treasurer. He was named CFO in 1999.

Murphy, 45, began his career in 1984 as a front service clerk at a Publix store in Margate, Fla. He worked in various positions before being promoted to store manager in 1995. He was promoted to Jacksonville Division district manager in 2003, Atlanta Division regional director in 2009 and Miami Division vice president in 2014.

With Murphy’s promotion, Bob Bechtel will be promoted to Miami Division pice president.

Bechtel, 52, began his career in 1978 as a front service clerk at store #0029 in Sarasota, Fla. He worked in various positions before being promoted to store manager in 1991. He was named Lakeland Division district manager in 1995. In 2008, Bechtel was promoted to his current position of Lakeland Division Regional Director.

Meanwhile Lakeland Division vice president Tom McLaughlin, 65, has announced his decision to retire after more than 47 years with Publix, effective April 30.

With McLaughlin’s retirement, Sam Pero will be promoted to Lakeland Division Vice President.

Pero, 53, began his Publix career in 1977 as a front-service clerk at a Miami Publix store. He worked in various positions before being promoted to store manager in 1987. He was promoted to Lakeland Division district manager in 1994, and in 2004 his district was moved to the company’s Jacksonville Division. In 2005, Pero was named Jacksonville Division Regional Director.

“We are excited to announce the promotion of four company leaders,” Crenshaw said. “In order for our company to have continued growth and success, we need associates who are ready to take the next step in their careers. David, Kevin, Sam and Bob are dynamic leaders focused on leading successful and diverse teams. They are passionate about Publix and our associates. Their promotions will allow us to continue to perpetuate our Publix culture of developing associates and enhancing our customers’ shopping experience.”


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