Lipscomb University Leadership Dialogue Program Presents Mark S. Hansen on Oct. 24
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Admission to the program is free. The event is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend. For reservations and more information, call 386-7653 or 800.333.4358, ext. 6216.
With nearly three decades in the food retailing and distribution business, Hansen has a proven track record in achieving sales and earnings growth. He joined Fleming as chairman and chief executive officer in November 1998. With its national, multi-tier supply chain network, Fleming is the number one supplier of consumer package goods to retailers of all sizes and formats in the United States. In addition, Fleming is the nation''s leading distributor to Hispanic markets and has a growing presence in value retailing, operating 109 stores under the Food4Less and Rainbow Foods banners.
Prior to joining Fleming, Hansen was president and chief executive officer for Sam's Club, a $23 billion division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. While working in this capacity, he repositioned the club format as a domestic growth vehicle for Wal-Mart. He was credited with improving growth in sales and income dramatically while implementing a comprehensive expense reduction program.
The Leadership Dialogue program is a lecture series held on the Lipscomb campus in which outstanding leaders in many fields, exemplifying the virtues espoused by the Center for Leadership Excellence, are invited for public lecture and for informal conversation with students, faculty, staff and civic friends.