Sprouts’ first-ever CTO departs

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Jim Bahrenburg stepped down after three years in the role, marking the first confirmed C-suite change since the grocer announced a CEO succession plan in September.

Published Oct. 16, 2026

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Sprouts Farmers Market’s first-ever chief technology officer, Jim Bahrenburg, has resigned, according to a Monday securities filing.

Bahrenburg, who spent three years overseeing the strategic direction and management of Sprouts’ technology, will continue to serve as an advisor to the specialty grocer through March 31, 2027, to support an orderly transition, the filing noted. His departure is not a result of any disagreement with Sprouts or any matter relating to its operations, per the filing.

Sprouts did not respond to a request for comment by press time about who will succeed Bahrenburg.

Bahrenburg joined Sprouts in September 2023, stepping into a newly created C-suite role at the company. His retail career also...

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