David McGlinchey

I am a growth-focused retail executive with 25+ years of leadership across grocery, natural/specialty, mass, and multi-unit retail. I build businesses through growth strategy, commercial excellence, and disciplined execution—with a track record of transforming customer value, accelerating revenue, and expanding EBITDA across complex enterprises. I combine P&L ownership, format innovation, and real estate strategy with strong operational leadership to scale companies and unlock enterprise value. My experience includes building new formats, accelerating national expansion, commercial model turnarounds, private label growth, pricing architecture, and capital allocation. I’ve led large-scale transformation and growth initiatives at Sprouts Farmers Market, Stop & Shop, Giant Food, and Shaw’s/Star Market. Value Creation Highlights Grew revenue and profitability through new format development and store expansion strategies Led multi-billion-dollar P&Ls with full operating accountability Scaled private label programs to strengthen margin and customer loyalty Developed enterprise pricing + promotion platforms powered by analytics Designed and launched new business ventures inside retail footprints Built commercial strategies that improved traffic, mix, and retention Partnered with PE, landlords, and capital partners to drive expansion value I lead with commercial clarity, execution speed, and a strong builder mindset. I’m energized by growth environments—private equity platforms, transformation-driven companies, and businesses investing in long-term value creation. Leadership Focus: Growth Strategy | Real Estate & Format Development | Commercial Model Turnaround | EBITDA Expansion | Customer Value Proposition | Capital Allocation | New Business Models | Private Equity Partnership Board & Advisory Interest: Retail, Grocery, Food & Beverage, Consumer Growth Platforms, PE Portfolio Companies