UNFI shuffles leadership team

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) has announced executive leadership appointments. 

Ali Davies, current vice president of sales, will transition into the role as vice president, market development, natural for UNFI U.S. Davies joined UNFI Canada in 2022.

Andy Hull, vice president of finance, strategy and revenue growth management Canada, will take on the role of vice president, supplier services and revenue growth management Canada. Hull joined UNFI Canada in 2020 and has more than 25 years of leadership experience with Kraft and Nestlé. 

Melinda Zoccoli, currently vice president of supplier services, marketing and data governance, is now vice president of sales and customer experience. She has been with UNFI Canada for 19 years and was recently received CHFA's Women of Influence award. 

Lisa Gilbert takes on the role of senior director, new business development, sales and supplier strategy. Gilbert was named one of Canadian Grocer's Star Women in Grocery and brings more than 25 years of experience from Mars, Kraft, Starbucks and Nestlé.

All leadership appointments are effective as of effective Oct. 13