Sheetz has announced the appointment of Kristen Blum to its board of directors. The appointment, according to Sheetz, reflects the company’s commitment to fostering strong corporate governance, driving innovation and positioning the company for long-term growth and success.
Blum recently served as the senior vice president and chief information officer for PepsiCo’s Latin American division. Blum also served as chief information officer for Frito-Lay, a business unit within PepsiCo and held other senior leadership positions within the company.
In addition to her work at PepsiCo, Blum served as executive vice president and chief technology officer for J.C. Penney, senior vice president and chief information officer for Abercrombie & Fitch and held leadership positions at Apple and Disney. Blum also serves on the board of directors for Sprouts Farmers Market and GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kristen to our board of directors,” said Joe Sheetz, former Sheetz CEO and current Chairman of the Sheetz Board of Directors. “Kristen brings a proven track record of transformative leadership and deep food and beverage industry expertise. Her strategic vision, exceptional business acumen and innovative approach will be instrumental as we accelerate Sheetz’s growth and continue to define the future of convenience and retail.”
Through a mix of inside and outside expert views, the Sheetz board of directors brings valuable and different perspectives to the company’s strategy and long-term visions.
Sheetz, one of America’s fastest-growing family-owned and operated convenience store chains, serves more than 1.5 million customers a day in its more than 760 store locations across Pennsylvania, Michigan, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland.
