The New Year will bring a new top boss for the team at Meijer. Current CEO Hank Meijer has announced that he will become Executive Chairman of the Board at Meijer, paving the way for a new Chief Executive Officer. The man who currently serves at President of Meijer, 47-year old Rick Keyes, has been promoted to CEO effective January 1st.
Hank Meijer says, “We have witnessed Rick’s deep understanding and appreciation of our culture and his passion for the people who make Meijer a great company.” He adds, "His accomplishments throughout a 27-year career – and his leadership as President for more than a year now – give us tremendous confidence in the future as he assumes a new title that better reflects his responsibilities.”
Meijer has three stores in our immediate area including stores at 1920 Pipestone in Benton Charter Township, at 5019 Red Arrow Highway in Lincoln Charter Township, and at 1223 Phoenix Street in South Haven.
Traditionally, the role of Meijer President has been held by a non-family member, with the title of Chief Executive Officer through the years being held by Fred Meijer and Hank Meijer respectively. The decision to make an adjustment in titles is based on the company’s desire to align the roles more accurately with current responsibilities.
Meijer has been privately owned and family operated since it was founded in 1934, and in keeping with the Meijer family’s ongoing significant involvement, Executive Chairman Hank Meijer will work closely with CEO Rick Keyes in developing and executing strategies consistent with the values at the heart of our team. Doug Meijer and Mark Meijer will also stay actively involved through their roles as Directors of Meijer Inc.
All new roles will become effective January 1, 2017.
Meijer is based in Grand Rapids and operates 230 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family- operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the “one-stop shopping” concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, garden centers and electronics offerings. For additional information on Meijer, you can visit www.meijer.com.
