PROVIDENCE, R.I. - United Natural Foods , Inc. (NYSE:UNFI), a leading North American wholesale grocery distributor, has announced the appointment of Giorgio Matteo Tarditi as the new President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 15. Tarditi will be taking over from John W. Howard, who is set to leave the company after a transition period.
Tarditi brings over 26 years of experience from General Electric (NYSE:GE), where he held the CFO role across various business units, including Renewable Energy and Energy Connections. His tenure at GE is marked by his efforts in operational excellence, efficiency, and productivity, particularly during complex transformations and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). As a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Tarditi has been recognized for enhancing forecast accuracy and continuous improvement processes.
Sandy Douglas, CEO and President of UNFI, expressed confidence in Tarditi's capabilities, citing his financial expertise and track record of driving significant operational improvements. Douglas also extended gratitude to Howard for his contributions, especially during the integration following the SUPERVALU acquisition in 2018 and the challenges posed by the global pandemic.
In his new role at UNFI, Tarditi will be responsible for overseeing corporate finance, treasury, strategy, financial planning and analysis, tax, accounting, investor relations, risk management, and shared services. Tarditi expressed enthusiasm about joining UNFI, emphasizing his commitment to the company's mission and its customer- and supplier-centric approach.
Tarditi's career at GE included roles of increasing responsibility, with positions in GE Healthcare, GE Aerospace, GE Oil & Gas, and GE Renewable Energies, among others. He holds a Master of Science degree in Finance and Business Administration from Universita Bocconi in Milan, Italy.
UNFI serves over 30,000 locations across North America and is dedicated to providing a wide variety of products and value-added services to its customers. The company aims to foster a better food system and deliver innovative solutions to its stakeholders.
This leadership transition at UNFI is based on a press release statement and reflects the company's ongoing efforts to strengthen its executive team and drive future growth.
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