Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board
Eric J. Lindberg
Full Biography (Career Highlights, Other Information, Skills and Qualifications Relevant to Service on Grocery Outlet’s Board) (as of April 17, 2025) Mr. Lindberg has served as a director since January 2006, as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer from October 2024 to February 2025, and as
Chairman of the Board
Director
Frances L. Allen
Ms. Allen brings 40 years of consumer experience and food industry leadership with demonstrated expertise across brand strategy, marketing, franchising, technology and operations. Most recently, she served as President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Checkers Drive-In Restaurants,
Director
Carey Jaros
Full Biography (Career Highlights, Other Information, Skills and Qualifications Relevant to Service on Grocery Outlet’s Board) (as of April 17, 2025) Ms. Jaros has served as a director since September 2020. Ms. Jaros currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the
Director
Michael K. Kobayashi
Mike Kobayashi brings over 20 years of executive leadership in retail technology, supply chain, and store operations, most notably with Ross Stores, Inc., a public company discount retailer. He currently serves as an advisor to Ross Stores, following key leadership roles including President and
Director
Lawrence “Chip” P. Molloy
Lawrence “Chip” Molloy brings significant financial and retail leadership expertise, most recently as the Chief Financial Officer of Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. He previously served as Interim Chief Executive Officer at Torrid Holdings Inc., as Chief Financial Officer of Under Armour, Inc., and as
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President and Chief Executive Officer
Jason
Full Biography (Career Highlights, Other Information, Skills and Qualifications Relevant to Service on Grocery Outlet’s Board) (as of April 17, 2025) Jason Potter has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer since February 2025. Mr. Potter has over 30 years of experience in the grocery
Director
Felicia D. Thornton
Ms. Thornton has over 30 years of executive leadership experience in the grocery, retail and specialty retail sectors, with proven expertise in corporate finance, strategic growth, operational restructuring and corporate governance. Most recently, Ms.
Director
Jeffrey York
Full Biography (Career Highlights, Other Information, Skills and Qualifications Relevant to Service on Grocery Outlet’s Board) (as of April 17, 2025) Mr. York has served as a director since November 2010. Mr. York currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Altea Active, a private fitness and
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