Schnucks Names Bob Lockett New Chief People Officer
Schnucks Names Bob Lockett New Chief People Officer
Lockett to lead all of the St. Louis-based grocer's human resource efforts
ST. LOUIS, June 10, 2025 - Schnuck Markets, Inc. today announced that, starting June 16, Bob Lockett will lead the company’s Human Resources team as the new Chief People Officer. Lockett’s professional background includes most recently serving as Chief People Officer at CAE and, prior to that, Chief Diversity and Talent Officer at ADP. In total, he possesses more than 25 years of experience in HR leadership, with additional prior roles at Harrah's Entertainment, USAA, Limited Brands and Frito-Lay.
As Chief People Officer, Lockett will oversee a wide range of critical functions including teammate benefits, talent acquisition and retention, labor relations, training and development as well as stewarding company culture initiatives. Lockett will also join the company’s Strategy Team, the nine-member team of executives tasked with leading the overall direction and execution of the company.
Lockett will report to Schnucks Executive Vice President - Chief Financial and Administrative Officer David Bell. “As a seasoned HR executive with a wealth of industry knowledge, a modern data-driven approach, and a passionate belief in loving where you work and the importance of finding joy in what we do, we’re excited to welcome Bob to the Schnucks team,” Bell said. “We look forward to the leadership and guidance that he will provide to our nearly 12,000 teammates throughout our company.”
“I’m thrilled to be joining the Schnucks team - an iconic brand and one of the best-managed companies in America,” Lockett said. “What drew me here was the company’s clear sense of purpose, deeply aligned values, relentless focus on the customer, and most importantly, the exceptional teammates I’ll have the privilege of working with every day.”
Lockett, a St. Louis-area native, earned an MBA from The University of Texas at Dallas and a bachelor of science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He also completed executive education programs at Harvard Business School. A U.S. Army veteran, Lockett served ten years on active duty as a field artillery officer, holding key leadership positions including Platoon Leader, Staff Officer and Battery Commander. He is also a proud Desert Storm veteran.
Lockett is a board member of the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund and serves as an advisor for the Griffin Bridges Program. He is also a lifetime member of the American Legion, VFW and National Black MBA Association.
About Schnucks
Founded in St. Louis in 1939, Schnuck Markets, Inc. is a third and fourth generation, family-owned grocery retailer committed to nourishing people’s lives. Schnucks operates 114 stores, serving customers in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin and employs nearly 12,000 teammates. According to Forbes’ 2024 rankings, Schnucks is the 203rd largest privately-owned company in the United States and the 13th largest privately-owned grocer. Schnucks is committed to helping communities thrive, and as a champion for reducing hunger, the company annually donates more than $15 million in food to pantries that help those in need.
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