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SpartanNash Welcomes Nicole Zube as SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer

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SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) has appointed Nicole Zube as the new Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective immediately. Zube brings over 10 years of experience from Kellogg, where she held various HR roles, including managing US and European teams. She aims to enhance the company's People First strategy, focusing on attracting and retaining top talent. This leadership change signifies SpartanNash's ongoing transformation under CEO Tony Sarsam.

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  • Nicole Zube's appointment as Chief Human Resources Officer signals a commitment to strengthen the workforce and improve employee engagement.
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Zube will lead SpartanNash’s People First strategy to attract, develop and retain top talent

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced Nicole Zube as its new Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, effective immediately. Zube joins SpartanNash from Kellogg Company, where she most recently served as Head of HR – U.S. Commercial.

SpartanNash Welcomes Nicole Zube as SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer (Photo: Business Wire)

SpartanNash Welcomes Nicole Zube as SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer (Photo: Business Wire)

“Nicole is an accomplished people leader with invaluable experience managing a large-scale, global workforce within the food industry,” said SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam. “Throughout her career, Nicole has demonstrated passion and commitment to creating an outstanding associate experience, and we are thrilled to have her join SpartanNash as we continue our work to put People First.”

Zube has served in a variety of human resources roles at Kellogg during the past 10 years, including a three-year stint in the United Kingdom, where she was Senior HR Director, European Supply Chain and Senior HR Director, European Talent and Diversity. Prior to Kellogg, Zube worked in various HR positions during her eight-year career at Procter & Gamble.

Zube earned her bachelor’s degree from Northern Kentucky University and her master’s degree from Xavier University. She has been recognized as a 2016 Top Women in Grocery by Progressive Grocer, a 2020 and 2021 Top 10 Global Diversity HR Champion by the Global Diversity List, and the 2021 LEAD Ambassador of the Year by LEAD Network Europe.

The addition of Zube demonstrates the remarkable transformation of the SpartanNash executive leadership team during the past two years, since Sarsam’s appointment as CEO.

About SpartanNash

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. As a distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash customers span a diverse group of national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company's own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers. SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and its Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states, in addition to distributing to the District of Columbia, Europe, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Honduras, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Djibouti, Korea and Japan. To support its distribution business, the Company operates a strategically developed network of large-scale distribution facilities and a nationwide transportation fleet. In addition, the Company owns and operates 147 supermarkets - primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin's Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market - and shares its operational insights to drive innovative solutions for SpartanNash food retail customers. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 17,500 strong and growing. For more information, visit spartannash.com.

Adrienne Chance

SVP, Communications

SpartanNash

press@spartannash.com

Source: SpartanNash

FAQ

Who is the new Chief Human Resources Officer of SpartanNash?

Nicole Zube is the new Chief Human Resources Officer of SpartanNash, effective immediately.

What experience does Nicole Zube bring to SpartanNash?

Nicole Zube has over 10 years of HR experience from Kellogg, including managing teams in the US and Europe.

What is SpartanNash's People First strategy?

The People First strategy focuses on attracting, developing, and retaining top talent within SpartanNash.

When did Nicole Zube join SpartanNash?

Nicole Zube joined SpartanNash as Chief Human Resources Officer effective immediately from the press release date.

What is the stock symbol for SpartanNash?

The stock symbol for SpartanNash is SPTN.
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