Profile
James Leroy Nielsen worked as a Store Director & Senior Merchandising Manager at Smith's Food & Drug Stores, Inc. from 1986 to 2002.
He then worked as a Director-Operations at Wild Oats Markets, Inc. from 2004 to 2007.
From 2006 to 2011, he was the President of Henry's Farmers Market.
Later, he worked as the President & Co-Chief Operating Officer at Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. from 2015 to 2018.
Mr. Nielsen completed his undergraduate degree from Weber State University.
Former positions of James Leroy Nielsen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Henry's Farmers Market
 Henry's Farmers Market Food RetailRetail Trade Henry's Farmers Market was sold grocery products. The firm provided grains, pastas, nuts and dried fruits, flours, baking essentials, kid snacks, candies, fruits and vegetables, and vitamins, supplements, herbs and natural body care products. The company was headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. | President | 2011-03-31 |
Wild Oats Markets, Inc.
 Wild Oats Markets, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Wild Oats Markets, Inc. owns and operates a natural foods supermarket chain. The company was founded in July 1987 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Chief Operating Officer | 2007-01-31 |
Smith's Food & Drug Stores, Inc.
 Smith's Food & Drug Stores, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Smith's Food & Drug Stores, Inc. owns and operates food and drug stores. The company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. | Sales & Marketing | - |
Training of James Leroy Nielsen
| Weber State University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET, INC. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 3 |
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Smith's Food & Drug Stores, Inc.
Smith's Food & Drug Stores, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Smith's Food & Drug Stores, Inc. owns and operates food and drug stores. The company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. | Retail Trade |
Wild Oats Markets, Inc.
Wild Oats Markets, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Wild Oats Markets, Inc. owns and operates a natural foods supermarket chain. The company was founded in July 1987 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Retail Trade |
Henry's Farmers Market
Henry's Farmers Market Food RetailRetail Trade Henry's Farmers Market was sold grocery products. The firm provided grains, pastas, nuts and dried fruits, flours, baking essentials, kid snacks, candies, fruits and vegetables, and vitamins, supplements, herbs and natural body care products. The company was headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. | Retail Trade |
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