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Today, Ed Crenshaw announced his plans to retire as CEO of Publix Super Markets April 30, 2016.

Crenshaw began his Publix career in 1974 as a front-service clerk in Lake Wales, Fla. After working in a variety of retail and support positions, he was promoted to director of retail operations for the Lakeland Division in 1984. In 1990, he became vice president of the Lakeland Division and was elected to the board of directors. In 1991, Crenshaw moved to Atlanta to start the Atlanta Division as division vice president. He was promoted to executive vice president of retail in 1994 and to president in 1996. He was named CEO in 2008.

While he has announced his plans to retire as CEO, Crenshaw plans to remain a member of the Publix board of directors. In addition, the board of directors asked him to accept the role of Chairman of the Board that will be effective May 3, 2016. Current Chairman of the Board Charlie Jenkins Jr. will become Chairman Emeritus.

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