Tom O'Boyle Named Executive Vice President Merchandising & Marketing at A&P

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. has announced the appointment of Tom O'Boyle to the new position of Executive Vice President, effective immediately. He leads the Merchandising, Marketing, Supply & Logistics departments tasked with developing a cohesive synergy between these functions, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Sam Martin.

Martin said, "Tom is an expert merchant with a proven track record of aligning merchandising offers with exciting marketing programs to meet customers' needs. His appointment completes my dynamic executive management team which will lead our Company's turnaround initiative."

O’Boyle has retail experience in merchandising and marketing including management positions in Jewel Food Stores and Albertson's. Prior to joining the A&P, he was President and Senior Vice President, Food and Drug for Sears. Before that, he was the Senior Vice President, Merchandising and Marketing for Albertson's. He holds a B.S. degree, and is a candidate for an M.B.A., from Northern Illinois University.