2024 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
June 11-13, 2024 | Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Convention Center
Suzanne Long
Chief Sustainability and Transformation Officer
Albertsons Companies
Bio:
Suzanne began her career at Accenture consulting for Fortune 100 companies. She joined Albertsons in 2001, leading the company’s Lean Six Sigma program – this first of its kind in the food and drug industry. In 2008 she became the Retail Practice Leader for the consulting firm SSA & Company, directing engagements with clients such as Kroger, Harris Teeter, Staples and Office Depot.
Suzanne joined the “new” Albertsons Companies in 2012, leading five major acquisitions/integrations that grew the company to the nation’s third largest food and drug retailer. In 2017 she was additionally given the assignment of delivering $500M in cost savings over a three-year timeframe. Suzanne became Group Vice President, Strategic Sourcing and ESG/Sustainability in 2020. She currently serves as Chief Sustainability and Transformation Officer, responsible for driving both the company’s ESG strategy and the company’s multi-billion dollar Productivity agenda.
Suzanne graduated from Duke with honors (Trinity ’97). She serves on two non-profit boards, and is chair of Duke’s Career and Professional Development Committee for its Puget Sound Alumni chapter.