UNFI makes appointments to sales and supplier relationship management teams

UNFI Canada has made several appointments within its sales and supplier relationship management teams.

Lisa Gilbert has been promoted to senior director, sales strategy, customer experience and field sales. In her new role, Gilbert will oversee synergies across the entire customer journey, from order to in-store execution.

Jillian Andreas joins the company as the new sales director for the Empire Group. She previously served as the director of retail sales, Canada, for The Little Potato Company Ltd.. Prior to that, Andreas held roles at Instant Brands, Mars and Andrew Peller Ltd. 

Finally, Betty Balkowski (McPherson) has been hired as supplier relationship management director for strategic brands. She brings a wealth of experience to the company, having held leadership roles at Acosta, Nestlé, Whitewave (Danone), and Pinnacle.

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