Board of Directors
Chairman of the Board
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
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
Full Biography (Career Highlights, Other Information, Skills and Qualifications Relevant to Service on Grocery Outlet’s Board) (as of April 17, 2025) Mr. Bachman has served as a director since November 2019. Mr. Bachman has been an outside director for various public companies since his retirement
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Director
Full Biography (Career Highlights, Other Information, Skills and Qualifications Relevant to Service on Grocery Outlet’s Board) (as of April 17, 2025) Ms. Haben has served as a director since November 2019. Ms. Haben has been an outside director for various public companies since her retirement in
Director
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
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” 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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Director
Full Biography (Career Highlights, Other Information, Skills and Qualifications Relevant to Service on Grocery Outlet’s Board) (as of April 17, 2025) Ms. Moody-Byrd has served as a director since January 2021. Ms. Moody-Byrd has served as Vice President, Marketing, LinkedIn Sales Solutions at
President and Chief Executive Officer
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
Lead Independent Director
Full Biography (Career Highlights, Other Information, Skills and Qualifications Relevant to Service on Grocery Outlet’s Board) (as of April 17, 2025) Mr. Ragatz has served as a Senior Advisor at Hellman & Friedman LLC, a private equity firm, since February 2023.
Director
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
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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