Meet Graham, EVP, Supply Chain Transformation & Retail Innovation

As we continue our celebration of National Differently Abled Employment Awareness Month, we're excited to introduce Graham, EVP, Supply Chain Transformation & Retail Innovation. Graham has been a part of the Giant Eagle team for more than 15 years and is also our Executive Sponsor of our Abilities Business Resource Group!

Get to know more about Graham.

What do you love most about your job?

What I love most about my job is getting to work on challenging problems with smart people who have diverse perspectives.

What made you think of Giant Eagle as a possible place of employment?

Initially, I joined because Giant Eagle has a strong brand and is well respected in the community. Once I joined, I realized that there was more to operating grocery and convenience stores than I expected. I learned that one could have many different types of careers all within the Company. I have been fortunate to work across IT, eCommerce, and Supply Chain throughout my career.

How has Giant Eagle supported you in the past?

When my daughter was born, we were surprised to learn that she was deaf. My wife and I have typical hearing and very little experience with hearing loss. We had many questions and doctors’ appointments, and I didn’t know how I could help with my daughter’s needs and doctor’s appointments and keep up with my work.

My leader at the time was very supportive and let me take time when I needed it, finish work at other times, and checked in on me to make sure I was managing it all. That support meant more to me than I could ever describe. I try to ensure I return that support to others when they need it.

What three words would you use to describe Giant Eagle?

Hard-working, approachable, and resilient. Over 15 years, I have seen many teams and the Company overall rally to accomplish major changes very quickly. The pandemic was one of those times, but the Company demonstrated that hard-work and resiliency every day, long before the pandemic. I said, approachable because I have always felt like any Team Member could talk to anyone else on the team, regardless of their role in the Company. I think that is unique to Giant Eagle.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

The growth of Curbside during the pandemic. We had worked to develop the business for a few years and that development put us in a great position to grow when the pandemic started. Our ability to scale quickly helped us serve our Guests.

Is there anything else you would like people to know about Giant Eagle?

I think Giant Eagle supports all Team Members well and gives great opportunities to people who are differently abled. I have been honored to be part of the Abilities Business Resource Group (ABRG) because it’s an opportunity to return the support I was offered many years ago. I also really appreciate how Giant Eagle focuses on people’s abilities. One of the things I learned through my daughter was that her hearing loss didn’t need to hold her back. She could thrive. I wish I had known that on the first day, but as a new parent, facing a challenge I didn’t expect, it was difficult. However, that personal experience and the way I was treated at work helped me focus on what was possible and that changed my whole outlook.

What are some interesting hobbies or talents that most people may not know about you?

I am at my happiest when I get to be outside. I’m still a kid at heart and I enjoy getting to go outside and explore.

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National Differently Abled Employment Awareness Month

October is National Differently Abled Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) – a time to celebrate the many contributions of Team Members and neighbors who are differently abled and reaffirm our focus on workforce inclusion. For over 40 years, Giant Eagle has been dedicated to being a company where people who are differently abled can thrive. We are proud to be recognized by the Disability Equality Index (DEI) for 2022 as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion,” receiving a score of 100%.

This designation affirms our commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture, but our work is never done and completing the index helped us see where we can do even more.