Albertsons adds Levi Strauss CFO Harmit Singh to its board

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) has appointed Harmit Singh to its board of directors, expanding the board from 14 to 15 members, according to a company press release.

Singh currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Growth Officer of Levi Strauss & Co., a position he will leave when he retires from the company on Nov. 30, 2026, following a planned transition. In his role at Levi Strauss, Singh oversees finance, investor relations, information security, strategic sourcing, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, and global talent hubs. He also led the company's return to public markets in 2019.

Before joining Levi Strauss, Singh served as Executive Vice President and CFO of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, where he led the company's initial public offering. Earlier in his career, he spent 14 years at Yum! Brands in roles including CFO of Yum! Restaurants International and Pizza Hut. He also held financial positions at American Express and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Singh currently serves on the boards of Planet Fitness, Inc. and Sutter Health. He previously served on the boards of The AZEK Company, OpenText Corporation, and Buffalo Wild Wings.

"Harmit's experience improving performance and creating value at complex, consumer-facing companies will be an important asset as we advance our strategy and strengthen execution," said Meg Whitman, Executive Chair of the Albertsons Companies board.

Albertsons operates 2,240 retail stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia under 22 banners, including Safeway, Vons, and Jewel-Osco.

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