Advantage Solutions hires George Johnson as chief workforce operations officer
Advantage Solutions (NASDAQ: ADV) has appointed George Johnson as chief workforce operations officer, effective Dec. 31. Johnson will join the executive leadership team, reporting to CEO Dave Peacock. In this newly created position, he will oversee Advantage's workforce strategy for frontline workers, including talent acquisition, enablement, and safety across 100,000+ retail stores.
Johnson joins from Sysco Corp., where he served as president of the Carolinas region. Previously, he held leadership roles at Aramark and Aramark Healthcare, where he improved operational performance and teammate satisfaction as vice president of operations. The Brooklyn native and Lamar University graduate will focus on enhancing field execution, efficiency, and teammate experience to support Advantage's growth strategy.
Advantage Solutions (NASDAQ: ADV) ha nominato George Johnson come chief workforce operations officer, con effetto dal 31 dicembre. Johnson entrerà a far parte del team di leadership esecutiva, riportando al CEO Dave Peacock. In questa posizione di nuova creazione, supervisionerà la strategia della forza lavoro di Advantage per i lavoratori in prima linea, inclusi l'acquisizione di talenti, l'abilitazione e la sicurezza in oltre 100.000 negozi al dettaglio.
Johnson proviene da Sysco Corp., dove ha ricoperto il ruolo di presidente della regione delle Carolinas. In precedenza, ha ricoperto ruoli di leadership in Aramark e Aramark Healthcare, dove ha migliorato le prestazioni operative e la soddisfazione dei membri del team come vicepresidente delle operazioni. Nato a Brooklyn e laureato alla Lamar University, si concentrerà sul miglioramento dell'esecuzione sul campo, dell'efficienza e dell'esperienza dei membri del team per supportare la strategia di crescita di Advantage.
Advantage Solutions (NASDAQ: ADV) ha nombrado a George Johnson como director principal de operaciones de fuerza laboral, a partir del 31 de diciembre. Johnson se unirá al equipo de liderazgo ejecutivo, informando al CEO Dave Peacock. En este nuevo puesto, supervisará la estrategia de fuerza laboral de Advantage para los trabajadores en primera línea, que incluye adquisición de talento, habilitación y seguridad en más de 100,000 tiendas minoristas.
Johnson proviene de Sysco Corp., donde se desempeñó como presidente de la región de Carolinas. Anteriormente, ocupó roles de liderazgo en Aramark y Aramark Healthcare, donde mejoró el rendimiento operativo y la satisfacción del equipo como vicepresidente de operaciones. Nacido en Brooklyn y graduado de la Universidad Lamar, se enfocará en mejorar la ejecución en el campo, la eficiencia y la experiencia del equipo para apoyar la estrategia de crecimiento de Advantage.
Advantage Solutions (NASDAQ: ADV)는 George Johnson을 12월 31일부로 최고 노동 운영 책임자로 임명했습니다. Johnson은 CEO인 Dave Peacock에게 보고하며, 경영진 리더십 팀에 합류합니다. 이 새로 창설된 직위에서 그는 100,000개 이상의 소매점에서 전면 근무자에 대한 Advantage의 인력 전략, 인재 확보, 역량 강화 및 안전을 감독하게 됩니다.
Johnson은 Sysco Corp.에서 카롤라이나 지역의 사장으로 재직하다가 합류했습니다. 이전에는 Aramark 및 Aramark Healthcare에서 리더십 역할을 수행하며 운영 성과와 팀원 만족도를 향상시켰습니다. 브루클린 출신인 그는 Lamar University를 졸업했으며, Advantage의 성장 전략을 지원하기 위해 현장 실행, 효율성 및 팀원 경험 향상에 집중할 예정입니다.
Advantage Solutions (NASDAQ: ADV) a nommé George Johnson au poste de directeur principal des opérations de main-d'œuvre, prenant effet le 31 décembre. Johnson rejoindra l'équipe de direction exécutive, rapportant au PDG Dave Peacock. Dans ce nouveau poste créé, il supervisera la stratégie de main-d'œuvre d'Advantage pour les travailleurs de première ligne, y compris l'acquisition de talents, l'habilitation et la sécurité dans plus de 100 000 magasins de détail.
Johnson vient de Sysco Corp., où il a été président de la région des Carolines. Auparavant, il a occupé des postes de leadership chez Aramark et Aramark Healthcare, où il a amélioré la performance opérationnelle et la satisfaction des membres de l'équipe en tant que vice-président des opérations. Originaire de Brooklyn et diplômé de Lamar University, il se concentrera sur l'amélioration de l'exécution sur le terrain, de l'efficacité et de l'expérience des membres de l'équipe pour soutenir la stratégie de croissance d'Advantage.
Advantage Solutions (NASDAQ: ADV) hat George Johnson zum Chief Workforce Operations Officer ernannt, mit Wirkung zum 31. Dezember. Johnson wird dem Führungsteam beitreten und an CEO Dave Peacock berichten. In dieser neu geschaffenen Position wird er die Workforce-Strategie von Advantage für Frontline-Mitarbeiter überwachen, einschließlich Talentakquise, Befähigung und Sicherheit in über 100.000 Einzelhandelsgeschäften.
Johnson kommt von Sysco Corp., wo er Präsident der Carolinas-Region war. Zuvor hatte er Führungspositionen bei Aramark und Aramark Healthcare inne, wo er die operative Leistung und die Zufriedenheit der Teammitglieder als Vizepräsident der Operationen verbesserte. Der in Brooklyn geborene und an der Lamar University graduierte Johnson wird sich darauf konzentrieren, die Durchführung im Feld, die Effizienz und die Teammitarbeitserfahrung zu verbessern, um die Wachstumsstrategie von Advantage zu unterstützen.
- Creation of new strategic position focusing on workforce optimization across 100,000+ retail stores
- Appointment brings extensive operational leadership experience from Sysco and Aramark
- Strategic focus on improving field execution and workforce efficiency
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Johnson brings a wealth of labor expertise to strengthen client service, enhance frontline teammate experience and drive workforce efficiency
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: ADV), a leading provider of business solutions to consumer goods manufacturers and retailers, today announced the appointment of George Johnson as chief workforce operations officer, effective Dec. 31. Johnson will join the company’s executive leadership team and report to CEO Dave Peacock.
In the newly created position, Johnson will oversee all aspects of Advantage’s workforce strategy for frontline workers, including talent acquisition, workforce enablement and safety. In the role, he will lead Advantage’s efforts to enhance how the company assigns and deploys talent in the 100,000+ retail stores it serves each year.
“We are excited to welcome George to our team,” Peacock said. “George’s expertise will be instrumental in driving strong field execution and efficiency as Advantage continues our ongoing journey to accelerate future growth. He brings decades of experience working with frontline leaders to drive effectiveness, and he will be invaluable in our efforts to enhance our teammate experience and drive improved retention.”
A proven strategic operations leader, Johnson joins Advantage after spending two years in key leadership roles at Sysco Corp., where he most recently served as president of the company’s Carolinas region. He also held leadership roles of increasing responsibility at Aramark and Aramark Healthcare, where as vice president of operations, he led several successful initiatives that significantly improved operational performance and teammate satisfaction.
“I look forward to joining a company on an upward trajectory that stands behind a meaningful mission and purpose,” Johnson said. “Most of all, I am energized to join 70,000 amazing teammates who play such an essential role getting food, household and personal care products into the hands and homes of shoppers everywhere.
“Helping enhance the experience of our frontline teammates is the ultimate honor and responsibility for me,” he continued. “When teammates feel respected and connected, there are no limits to what we can accomplish together.”
Johnson is a Brooklyn, New York, native. He graduated from Lamar University.
About Advantage Solutions
Advantage Solutions is the leading omnichannel retail solutions agency in North America, uniquely positioned at the intersection of consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands and retailers. With its data- and technology-powered services, Advantage leverages its unparalleled insights, expertise and scale to help brands and retailers of all sizes generate demand and get products into the hands of consumers, wherever they shop. Whether it’s creating meaningful moments and experiences in-store and online, optimizing assortment and merchandising, or accelerating e-commerce and digital capabilities, Advantage is the trusted partner that keeps commerce and life moving. Advantage has offices throughout North America and strategic investments and owned operations in select international markets. For more information, please visit YourADV.com.
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