COVER STORY
F RO M L E F T TO RIG H T :
Alice Chan, Chad Coestar, Nancy Cota, Beto Galvan, Jennifer Jesser, Elizabeth Strydom and Don Davidson
Who’s Who on Albertsons’ Own Brands Team
Beto Galvan, vice president of innovation and product management � Another recent hire from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay and Quaker divisions, Galvan has more than 20 years of experience in marketing, portfolio management, brand activation and business development in CPG.
Alice Chan, vice president of sales and marketing � Chan recently joined the team from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay Division, implementing new programs and marketing initiatives to maximize revenue and profit. She has more than 17 years of experience in the CPG industry.
Jennifer Jesser, vice president of finance and analytics � Jesser began her career in the Northern California Division of Safeway in 1992 and since has led teams in multiple functions through accounting, marketing, merchandising, systems and data structures.
Chad Coester, senior vice president � Coester was promoted in September 2019, following his role as general vice president of sales and marketing, Own Brands. Throughout his 25 years with Albertsons, he’s held positions in procurement, e-commerce, and marketing systems and processes.
Elizabeth Strydom, vice president of product development, regulatory affairs and culinary � Strydom owns multiple degrees in food science and has helped engineer a new labelling legislation for the Own Brands portfolio.
Nancy Cota, vice president of innovation and product management � A 2019 inductee into the Private Label Hall of Fame and a winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award from Women Impacting Storebrands’ Excellence, Cota started her career as a Courtesy Clerk in Safeway Stores, working her way through college. She’s been with the company for 44 years in several leadership roles in private brands.
Don Davidson, vice president of strategic sourcing � Davidson has managed various sourcing teams over his 18 years with Albertsons, including both direct goods and indirect materials and services. He now works closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve supply chain efficiencies, remove costs and drive Own Brands sales and profits.
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