Rick Keyes

CEO of Meijer

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Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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Rick Keyes Biography

Rick Keyes is the President and CEO of Meijer, Inc., the family-owned and privately-held Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates over 240 supercenters throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. Keyes joined Meijer in 1989 as a pharmacy team member in Columbus, Ohio, while attending college.

A 31-year Meijer veteran, Keyes was appointed President in October 2015 and named the first non-Meijer family member CEO in January 2017 after holding various leadership positions in pharmacy and store operations, as well as supply chain and manufacturing. Keyes is the 11th President in the history of the company that employs more than 70,000 team members across the Midwest.

As President and CEO, he oversees all day-to-day operations and works closely with Executive Chairman Hank Meijer in developing and executing growth strategies. These strategies include a strong focus on enhancing the customer experience, driving team member engagement, and maintaining a competitive focus in the fast-paced retail industry while staying true to the Meijer values.

Prior to his appointment as President and CEO, Keyes served as Executive Vice President of Supply Chain and Manufacturing, a role he had held since 2006. Prior to that role, Keyes spent 15 years in retail operations, starting in Pharmacy, and becoming a Store Director, Market Director and Regional Vice President.

Keyes received his Bachelor of Science Pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University, where he now serves as a member of the Board of Trustees. Additionally, he serves as Chair of the Board for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, on the Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Dean’s Corporate Council, Retail Industry Leaders Association Board, Business Leaders for Michigan Board, and the Coca-Cola Retailing Research Council.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/04/2024.

Rick Keyes Videos

  • Meijer 'redoubling' cleaning efforts at stores
  • 2019 West Michigan CEO Summit: Rick Keyes Leadership Lesson
  • An Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion at Meijer

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