Loblaw Cos. said Galen Weston, scion of the Weston family that controls the company, has added the role of president to his existing duties as executive chairman at Canada’s biggest supermarket operator, the company said on Thursday.

Weston succeeds Vicente Trius, who had been president of Loblaw since 2011 and is leaving for family reasons and will return to Brazil.

BRAMPTON, Ontario — Loblaw Cos. said Galen Weston, scion of the Weston family that controls the company, has assumed another management position at the retailer.

Loblaw Cos. said Galen Weston, scion of the Weston family that controls the company, has assumed another management position at the retailer.

Weston has added the role of president to his existing duties as executive chairman at Canada’s biggest supermarket operator, the company said July 17. Weston succeeds Vicente Trius, who had been president of Loblaw since 2011 and is leaving for family reasons and will return to Brazil.

Loblaw has also appointed a new chief financial officer, Richard Dufresne. Dufresne, the CFO of parent George Weston Ltd., replaces Sarah Davis, who becomes Loblaw’s chief administrative officer, responsible for supply chain and information technology.

Other Loblaw changes include the exit of Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. president Domenic Pilla before the end of this year. He will be succeeded by Mike Motz, Loblaw’s executive vice-president and chief merchandising officer.

"Domenic is leaving, as he would like to continue his career by pursuing opportunities to lead a widely held public company, and we are respectful of his decision," Weston said in a statement.

Loblaw’s corporate and franchised banners fly over 1,045 stores. Trade names include Loblaws, Atlantic SaveEasy, Extra Foods, Fortinos, No Frills, Provigo, Your Independent Grocer, T&T and Zehrs Markets. Its stores dispense more than 8,000 private label products, including its signature President’s Choice brand, as well as traditional and organic grocery fare. Loblaw is also Canada’s largest wholesale food distributor.