Heritage Grocers Announces Seven New Executive Appointments
Heritage Grocers Group has announced seven new C-suite appointments, including a chief people officer, logistics officer, experience officer, merchandising officer, and information officer. The company also named two division presidents to oversee banners such as Cardenas Markets and El Rancho Supermercado. The executive changes include both internal promotions and external hires with extensive grocery industry backgrounds, particularly in Hispanic markets. Notable new appointments from outside the company are Maria McDonald (chief people officer), Gil Salzar (chief information officer), Ryan Adams (division president for Cardenas Markets and Los Altos Ranch Market), and Jay Sharrock (division president for El Rancho Supermercado). The internal promotions include Adrian Castañeda as chief logistics officer, Vince Gambino as chief merchandising officer, and Adam Salgado as chief experience officer. These changes are part of Heritage's strategy to strengthen its operating model and better serve the unique needs of each banner under CEO David Hinojosa.
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