Successor to John Hartmann

Chris Kempa is to be new CEO of True Value

John Hartmann has has been CEO of True Value since 2013.
John Hartmann has has been CEO of True Value since 2013.
27.04.2020

True Value is getting a new boss. In May, John Hartman, who has been CEO of the US cooperative since 2013, will hand over his tasks to Chris Kempa, currently chief commercial officer. Hartman will remain a director of the company's board. Deb O'Connor, CFO of True Value for five years, will become president and CFO.
Kempa has been at the company since autumn 2019. Prior to joining True Value, he had 25 years of experience in the distribution sector, most recently serving as CEO and group president of ORS Medco, and previously as an officer at Grainger with responsibility for its international business.
O'Connor came to True Value with a lot of retail experience having worked in various finance roles over the last 25 years. She spent seven years at OfficeMax, where she was the senior vice president of integration and finance.
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