Coborn’s, Inc. announced last week the promotion of Emily Coborn Wright to president of the company, according to a LinkedIn post from the grocer.
Wright, who stepped into the role on Wednesday, has served in a variety of positions for the Minnesota-based company, including communications manager, director of Topco programs, district manager, vice president of fresh merchandising and vice president of operations.
“As the fifth generation of Coborn family leadership, I am deeply committed to upholding the core values of innovation, integrity, and excellence that have guided us through generations of growth and service,” Wright said in the post.
She served most recently as senior vice president of growth initiatives — a position that she started early last year to oversee growth in liquor, pharmacy, e-commerce and franchise operations.
“Emily has literally grown up in this business,” Chairman and CEO Chris Coborn said in the LinkedIn post. “Her passion, commitment, and leadership have been evident in every step of her career. I couldn’t be prouder to welcome her as President and see her carry forward our legacy with vision and purpose.”
Wright’s promotion marks the latest executive change for the company. Last month, Coborn’s announced the hiring of former Sprouts Farmers Market executive Tanya Carlson as its new executive vice president of merchandising.
Coborn’s also acquired two Kessler’s Food and Grocery locations in South Dakota earlier this year, expanding its store footprint.
