<p> <strong>MONTVALE, N.J.</strong><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. is supporting a rise in its corporate ranks with the promotion of Raymond P. Silcock to the role of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Silcock will be reporting to President and CEO Sam Martin, according to a press release. Mr. Silcock succeeds Frederic F. Brace. Mr. Brace is resigning from his position as Chief Restructuring, Financial and Administrative Officer in union with A&P's emergence from Chapter 11, but will continue to serve in an advisory capacity for A&P.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Sam Martin, A&P's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "I am delighted that Ray Silcock has agreed to assume the role of CFO, as we mark A&P's emergence with a strong foundation for future performance." Mr. Martin, continues, "Ray brings to A&P significant food industry experience as a CFO of both private and public companies. Since joining the Company in December, Ray has worked alongside Jake and the entire finance team to complete our restructuring and put in place the right financial foundation to support our emergence as a private company."</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
