GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Food solutions company SpartanNash® announced the appointment of two new IT leaders, Ed Rybicki as SVP and Chief Information Officer (CIO), and Brett Hoffman as VP and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The IT department is reporting to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jason Monaco as part of the Company's newly combined Finance/IT/Strategy organization.

Rybicki will oversee SpartanNash's technology team, focusing on innovation, operational efficiency, and SpartanNash's growth strategy. Hoffman will serve on Rybicki's leadership team, leading the Company's cybersecurity strategy across retail, supply chain, and corporate environments.

"As a customer-focused, innovative food solutions company, our technology must simplify work for our Associates, create a seamless experience for our wholesale customers, and support a rich, omnichannel journey for our shoppers," Monaco said in the recent release. "Our investments in technology are inextricably aligned with our Company's broader long-term strategy. These two IT leaders have a long track record of success that will help us continue driving growth and productivity while enabling transformational change and supporting our People First, high-performance culture."

Rybicki brings 20 years of experience to his role as CIO, most recently serving as Chief Information and Technology Officer at Mastronardi Produce®, an agricultural producer and supplier.

He also served in senior IT positions at Vyaire® Medical, Merieux Nutrisciences®, and Delphi®. Rybicki earned his bachelor's degree in organizational behavior from the University of Michigan and his master's degree in computer information systems from the University of Detroit Mercy.

Hoffman joins SpartanNash from Inspire® Security Solutions, where he served as Vice President, Enterprise Security Solutions and CISO. He also served as Global CISO at MillerKnoll® and held cybersecurity leadership roles at HealthEquity®, Amway®, and Corewell Health®. He earned his bachelor's degree in business and professional administration from Roosevelt University.