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Stew Leonard's outlines leadership transition to third generation
The regional supermarket chain is transferring management to Blake Leonard and Jake Tavello under a four-year plan.
The short version
- Stew Leonard Jr. is stepping down as head of the family-owned regional grocery chain after serving as president since 1982.
- Leadership is transitioning to third-generation family members, with Blake Leonard becoming president and Jake Tavello taking over as CEO.
- The executive handover is structured as a four-year plan to maintain stability across the company's eight store locations.
Key facts
- Stew Leonard Jr. has served as president of Stew Leonard's since 1982.[Business Insider]
- Blake Leonard will assume the role of president, and Jake Tavello will serve as CEO under a four-year succession plan.[Business Insider]
- Stew Leonard's operates eight retail locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey, employing over 2,500 people.[Business Insider]
- The privately held company's annual revenues are reported at approximately $550 million, up from $116 million in 1991.[Business Insider]
What remains uncertain
- The private company's precise current financial performance is not publicly disclosed beyond company-provided estimates and regional business reports.[Business Insider]
Sources
- How one cult grocery chain is navigating the great boomer business handoverBusiness Insider metered