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Grand Rapids, MI-

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By ANUK Staff

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1.15.13

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Meijer recently announced J.K. Symancyk as the company’s new President, just a year following his promotion to COO.

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"I am pleased to introduce J.K. as our next company president," said Co-Chairman and CEO of the Midwest retailer, Hank Meijer. "J.K. has been a key member of our leadership team, including most recently as our chief operating officer, and he has played an important role in the growth and success of Meijer since joining us in 2006."

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Meijer also announced that Mark Murray will assume the role of Co-CEO, where he will serve alongside current CEO Hank Meijer. Along with Hank Meijer, Doug Meijer, and J.K Symancyk, Murray will develop future business strategy. He will also serve as Vice Chairman of the Meijer board of directors.

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J.K. Symancyk began his relationship with Meijer in 2006 as VP of Perishables. A short year later, he was appointed to the position of Executive VP of Merchandising and Marketing. In 2012, he became COO.

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During his time as COO, Symancyk oversaw retail operations, supply chain, manufacturing, merchandising and marketing. His responsibilities as president begin Feb. 3, and will include oversight of day-to-day business, which he will report to Co-CEOs Meijer and Murray.

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"Having worked with J.K. in his different roles here at Meijer, we are very confident he is the right leader to help continue our path of growth and expansion," Meijer said. "We are also delighted that Mark Murray will remain a valuable partner in the continued growth of Meijer. Mark and his team have done a tremendous job and have positioned Meijer well for the future.”

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