SpartanNash hires CIO, information security chief as it preps for merger

The grocery company has also combined its finance, IT and strategy groups ahead of its planned acquisition by C&S Wholesale Grocers.

What happened

SpartanNash said Monday that it has brought on a pair of executives to serve in leadership roles in a newly formed division that encompasses the grocery company’s finance, information technology and strategy groups.

Ed Rybicki has assumed the role of senior vice president and chief information officer for the grocery distributor and retailer, while Brett Hoffman has become vice president and chief information security officer.

Why it matters

The appointments follow SpartanNash’s announcement in June that it has agreed to be acquired by C&S Wholesale Grocers in a $1.77 billion-dollar transaction due to be completed later this year.

SpartanNash said the company’s decision to hire Rybicki and Hoffman reflects its strategy of depending on technology to improve its ability to serve wholesale customers and consumers.

Rybicki will direct SpartanNash’s technology group and will focus on innovation, operational efficiency and the company’s growth strategy. Hoffman, who will report to Rybicki, will lead SpartanNash’s cybersecurity strategy in its retail, supply chain and corporate units.

This news brief is based on reporting published by Grocery Dive on 2025-08-11. The original report is linked below.