Meijer President Earns New Role

A grocery chain with a major presence in Indiana will soon have a new chief executive officer. Michigan-based Meijer Inc. says Rick Keyes, who currently serves as the company’s president, will add the title of CEO beginning January 1. He succeeds Hank Meijer, who will become executive chairman of the Meijer board of directors. Meijer says he will work closely with Keyes to develop and execute the company’s strategies. Meijer operates more than 35 stores throughout Indiana.