SpartanNash Announces New IT Leadership with CIO and CISO Appointments
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, AUG 11 – SpartanNash forms new Finance/IT/Strategy division to boost technology growth and cybersecurity amid rising industry threats, with Hoffman leading cybersecurity and Rybicki overseeing innovation.
- On August 11, 2025, SpartanNash appointed Ed Rybicki as senior vice president and CIO and Brett Hoffman as vice president and CISO in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- This leadership change followed SpartanNash's June restructuring and aligns with its strategy to enhance its IT and cybersecurity amid growing industry cyber threats.
- Rybicki brings 20 years of IT experience including roles at Mastronardi Produce and Vyaire Medical, while Hoffman joins from Inspire Security Solutions with extensive cybersecurity leadership.
- SpartanNash CFO Jason Monaco emphasized that their technology should streamline tasks, deliver a smooth experience, and enhance comprehensive, multi-channel shopping for customers.
- These appointments position SpartanNash to drive innovation, operational efficiency, and cybersecurity across retail, supply chain, and corporate units as it prepares for a $1.77 billion acquisition by C&S Wholesale Grocers.
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SpartanNash Announces New IT Leadership with CIO and CISO Appointments
Ed Rybicki will serve as Chief Information Officer, while Brett Hoffman will serve as Chief Information Security Officer as part of the Company's new Finance/IT/Strategy organization
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