Biography

Jeffrey York

Jeffrey R. York

Director

Full Biography (Career Highlights, Other Information, Skills and Qualifications Relevant to Service on Grocery Outlet’s Board) (as of April 19, 2024)

Mr. York has served as a director since November 2010. Mr. York currently serves as Special Advisor to Sobeys Inc., the second largest food retailer in Canada, since June 2020. Previously, he served as Partner of Farm Boy Stores Inc., a Canadian specialty grocery retailer from June 2020 to January 2024 and as Co-Chief Executive Officer and President of Farm Boy, Inc., from November 2009 through June 2020. Mr. York currently serves as a member of the boards of directors of Focus Graphite, an advanced exploration and mining company, Braille Energy Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of race car batteries and other energy storage devices, and Stria Lithium, a junior mineral exploration company with lithium claims in Northern Quebec. As a member of the board of directors, Mr. York contributes an extensive knowledge of the grocery industry and corporate governance based on his experience as a senior executive and serving on boards of directors.