Hy-vee announced yesterday that chairman and CEO Randy Edeker has appointed Jeremy Gosch (pictured above), CEO and president of Hy-vee's retail operations, as well as vice chairman of the company's board of directors. Gosch's new role will begin October 1.
“As I look ahead to the future, we've reached a point where one person can no longer hold the title of chairman, CEO and president for the entire company,” Edeker said in a statement. “We have become more than just a grocer. With our focus on health and wellness, pharmacy, restaurants, grocery, distribution and digital assets, it's time we evolved our leadership structure to best position the business for the future, which is why Jeremy will also serve as a CEO for the company.”
Gosch will work alongside Aaron Wiese, CEO and president of Hy-vee's subsidiaries and supply chain who is also vice chairman of the board of directors.
This year, the company has focused on growing its online retail platforms as well as positioned itself for its largest footprint and growth expansion by launching many national partnerships to improve in-store customer experience. In Gosch's new role, he will lead supplier relationships and brick-and-mortar expansion efforts throughout its current footprint, and oversee growth into the Southeast.
“With Jeremy's retail and in-store experience, he has incredible knowledge of our retail business and has a strong sense of urgency to meet the challenging times we live in today,” Edeker continued. “He has a great understanding of how we need to continue to evolve our company to grow, which will keep us on a path toward continued success as one of the best grocers in the U.S.”
Both Gosch and Wiese will continue to report to Edeker, who will serve as the chairman of the board of directors and executive director.
Gosch began working at Hy-vee as a part-time clerk in 1995 and spent the next 12 years moving up in the company, transitioning into retail operations management roles. In 2012 he joined the company's executive staff as assistant vice president of operations in the Northeast. He was promoted to his current position as president and chief operating officer in December 2021.
Related: Hy-Vee Event to Uplift POC, Woman-Owned Businesses; Puma Joins Target Board of Directors