April 20/Montvale, N.J./Business Wire -- The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Inc. announced that Mark Kramer will assume the role of senior vice president, operations after Paul Wiseman left the company.

Kramer brings a significant amount of experience in grocery retail operations including achieving roles of increasing responsibility in Pathmark before its sale to A&P. Prior to taking this position, he was the regional vice president, operations for Rite Aid Corporation. Kramer has extensive experience in operations where he has spent more than 20 years in various management positions. He holds a B.A. from Seton Hall University as well as certification from the Cornell Executive Development Program.

"Mark's comprehensive background and strategic skill set will undoubtedly put our Operations team on the path forward to our successful turn around," stated Ron Marshall, president and CEO, The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.

From the April 26, 2010, Prepared Foods E-dition