King Kullen Grocery Co. Inc. has named Elizabeth Ostrove chief financial officer.
In her 36-year career with King Kullen, Ostrove has held a number of senior positions, most recently serving as vice president & controller – finance.
The announcement was made by King Kullen President & Chief Operating Officer Joseph W. Brown following a vote by the King Kullen Board of Directors.
“Liz has overseen the Accounting, Finance and Payroll Departments for many years and has been involved in a number of complex initiatives throughout her tenure with King Kullen,” Brown stated. “She is a dedicated employee who consistently gives her all to every task, project, and assignment. Her contributions to the King Kullen organization are considerable and I know everyone joins me in congratulating Liz on her new role as Chief Financial Officer.”
A 1989 graduate of Dowling College, where she received her Bachelor of Business Administration, Ostrove went on to receive an MBA in Corporate Finance from Dowling College and a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from St. Joseph’s College.
She also serves as an instructor at New York Institute of Technology and received her Certified Payroll Professional designation from the American Payroll Association.
Headquartered in Hauppauge, King Kullen is recognized by the Smithsonian Institution as America’s first supermarket.
Founded in 1930 by Michael J. Cullen, King Kullen operates 29 supermarkets and five Wild by Nature stores in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.