Publix Shareholders Reelect Board in Uncontested Annual Vote

The grocery chain reaffirmed its leadership team with near-unanimous support during its 2025 stockholder meeting.

April 17, 2025

Shareholders Signal Strong Support Across the Board

On April 15, 2025, Publix Super Markets, Inc. wrapped up its Annual Meeting of Stockholders with a clear outcome: all eight board members were reelected. Shareholders submitted nearly two billion votes, and support for each director remained strong across the board.

The agenda was straightforward—elect a board that will guide the company through the next term. There were no competing nominees, and no opposing solicitations. Every director on the slate, from Jessica L. Blume to CFO David P. Phillips, secured another term with wide margins.

Highlights from the vote included:

• David P. Phillips received more than 1.99 billion votes in favor


• Fewer than 1.2 million votes were cast against his reappointment


• Other directors saw similarly decisive outcomes

These results signal broad shareholder confidence in the company’s leadership, particularly at a time when strong, consistent governance is essential.

Experienced Leadership Continues

While the vote may not have introduced surprises, it speaks to a key point: consistency at the top. Publix continues to operate under the leadership of a team that knows the business and has earned the trust of its shareholders.

The board, which includes senior executives and long-tenured contributors, is positioned to continue executing on the company’s strategy in a competitive and shifting retail environment.

Next Steps

The company submitted the official report to the SEC a day later, with Phillips signing off as Executive Vice President, CFO, and Treasurer. That report confirmed the reelection results and closed out the process.

This vote keeps Publix on a steady path. With a reaffirmed board in place and full shareholder backing, the company can move forward with clarity around its governance and leadership structure.