PITTSBURGH -- A career that began in 1974 as a Giant Eagle supermarket clerk will end June 30, as one of the company’s most instrumental figures in recent decades, president and COO John Lucot, will retire after 42 years.
Lucot has held his current leadership role since January 2012.
He has been instrumental in the development of Giant Eagle’s GetGo convenience-store and car-wash chain, the company said. Also, during this tenure, Giant Eagle launched its fuelperks! fuel rewards program.
He also was instrumental in its real estate and independent operations businesses, while investing hundreds of millions of dollars in capital reimbursement to ensure that the company’s stores deliver a “world-class” shopping experience.
“The fact that I have spent my entire career with Giant Eagle is a testament to the compassionate spirit and commitment to the personal growth of others that is at the core of our wonderful organization,” said Lucot. “Throughout this difficult decision-making process, my belief in the strength and positive direction of the company has eased my mind as I begin spending less time with my Giant Eagle family, and more with my wife and children.”
Giant Eagle CEO Laura Karet, who will also assume COO responsibilities for the company, lauded Lucot’s contribution to the organization.
“John’s value to Giant Eagle is immeasurable. In addition to his expertise, steadfast leadership and competitive and fiery spirit, the profound and positive impact he has had on the lives of our team members cannot be understated.”
With Lucot as a key member of the senior leadership team, Giant Eagle has experienced significant growth, it said, entering new markets while expanding throughout its primary communities and launching new banners that include Market District.
Founded in 1931, Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle Inc. has more than 420 stores throughout western Pennsylvania, Ohio, northern West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana. It operates more than 200 GetGo convenience stores.
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