(US and Canada) Supermarket retailer Schnuck Markets, Inc., has announced the promotion of Tom Henry to Chief Data and Information Officer, effective December 20. Henry, who currently serves as Chief Data and Deputy Chief Information Officer, will report directly to Chairman & CEO Todd Schnuck.

The promotion coincides with the retirement of Bob Hardester, Chief Information and Supply Chain Officer, who has been with Schnucks since 2014. Hardester has overseen areas including information technology, cybersecurity, digital experiences, supply chain, transportation, and logistics.

Since joining Schnucks in 2019, Henry has led the establishment of a robust data and analytics organization, delivering actionable insights across the company’s operations. Prior to Schnucks, he worked at Express Scripts Holding Company, where he advanced data-driven strategies to support healthcare innovation.

“I am honored to continue serving Schnucks and its customers, focusing on technology and innovation that keeps people at the center of everything we do,” says Henry.

Henry holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Missouri State University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He has been recognized as one of CDO Magazine’s Data Leaders 100 for North America (2023) and one of DataIQ’s USA 100 Most Influential People in Data and Analytics (2024). He holds a position on the CDO Magazine Global Editorial Board, showcasing his contributions to the field of data.