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Craig Herkert

Keynote, March 18

About Craig Herkert

Craig Herkert is chief executive officer of Minnesota-based SUPERVALU INC., one of the largest grocery retail companies and leading food distributors in the United States.

Herkert joined SUPERVALU in 2009 from Wal-Mart, where he most recently served as president and CEO of The Americas. Prior to joining Wal-Mart, Herkert spent 23 years with Albertsons and American Stores. From his first job at Jewel-Osco as a teenager, Herkert built a long, successful career with the company. Across his tenure, he held positions including president, ACME MARKETS and executive vice president, marketing.

University of St. Thomas - Minnesota Opus College of Business