Mike Jackson (retailing)
Mike Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1954 |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay |
| Occupation(s) | former President and COO of Supervalu |
Mike Jackson is the former President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Supervalu.[1][2]
Early life and education
Jackson was born in 1954 in Oconto, Wisconsin.[3]
As a teenager, he worked part-time at the A&P store in Oconto.[3]
While attending the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Jackson worked the midnight to 8 a.m. shift at the Red Owl store in Green Bay, Wisconsin.[3] In 1976, Jackson graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay with a degree in Managerial Systems.[3]
Career
Soon after graduating college, Jackson became a store manager for Red Owl.[3]
In 1979, Jackson became a retail counselor for the Green Bay division of Supervalu.[4]
In 1995, Jackson became president of the Northwest Region of Supervalu.[5]
In 1999, Jackson was named senior vice president of operations for Retail Food Companies at Supervalu.[5][6]
In 2001, Jackson was named executive vice president and president of Distribution Food Companies of Supervalu in 2001.[5][6]
In 2005, Jackson was named president and chief operating officer (COO) of Supervalu.[1][7] While serving as CEO, Jackson also served on the IGA board of directors and as chairman of the board of the National Grocer's Association.[6][8]
In 2007, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay awarded Jackson the Distinguished Alumni award for his work with Supervalu.[9]
In 2009, Mike Jackson announced his retirement from Supervalu.[10][11]
In 2010, Jackson became the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Grocer's Association (NGA).[4]
In 2011, Jackson joined the board of directors for iControl Systems.[12] He will also serve senior advisor to iControl President and CEO Tal Zlotnitsky.[12][13]
References
- ^ a b "SUPERVALU Board of Directors Elects Mike Jackson as President and Chief Operating Officer". June 15, 2005. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ Steven Gray (May 5, 2006). "Organic food goes mass market". Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e "He bags top job in groceries". Archived from the original on May 27, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ a b "NGA Taps Former Supervalu Exec Mike Jackson To Succeed Tom Zaucha as New Pres". Progressive Grocer. December 14, 2009. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Company Overview of New Albertson's, Inc". Bloomberg. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ a b c David Santen (October 2, 2006). "SuperValu President/CEO Headlines Food Industry Executive Forum". Portland State University. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ "SUPERVALU Board of Directors Elects Mike Jackson as President and Chief Operating Officer". Supervalu. June 15, 2005. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ "House Committee Introduces Credit Card Fee Bill". Convenience Store News. March 9, 2008. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ "Mike Jackson". Retrieved July 17, 2007.
- ^ "SUPERVALU Announces Retirement of Two Executives; Realigns Retail Operations". BusinessWire. July 8, 2009. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ "Supervalu says President, COO Jackson to retire". Seattle Times. July 8, 2009. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ a b Mike Troy (May 6, 2011). "Former Supervalu exec joins supply chain board". Retailing Today. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ "Former Supervalu President Mike Jackson Joins iControl USA as Board Member, Senior Advisor". Newswire Today. May 5, 2011. Retrieved July 17, 2016.