12:14 PM EST, 03/06/2024 (MT Newswires) -- United Natural Foods ( UNFI ) said Wednesday it appointed Giorgio Tarditi as chief financial officer, effective April 15.

Tarditi will replace John Howard, who will leave the company after a transition period, according to United Natural Foods ( UNFI ).

Tarditi most recently served as group financial planning & analysis leader at General Electric ( GE ) .

United Natural Foods ( UNFI ) shares were down nearly 15% in recent trading.

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