Weis Markets Promotes Bob Gleeson to COO

By Bobby Samwell • Saturday, January 18 06:01 • Permanent Link

Weis Markets, Inc. (NYSE: WMK) has recently promoted Bob Gleeson to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new role, Mr. Gleeson will oversee various departments including merchandising, marketing, advertising, store operations, information technology, asset protection, pharmacy, supply chain, distribution, transportation, and manufacturing.

Mr. Gleeson, who has been with the company since 2018, has had a successful career trajectory within Weis Markets, being promoted to Vice President of Fresh Merchandising in July 2019, followed by another promotion to Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing in March 2021.

Weis Markets, founded in 1912, operates 198 stores in the mid-Atlantic region, spanning across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia, and Virginia. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares -1.2% to a price of $66.57. Check out the company's full 8-K submission here.

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