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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Suzy Monford steps down as CEO of Heritage Grocers Group
You can find original article here Supermarketnews. Subscribe to our free daily Supermarketnews newsletter. Hispanic grocer Heritage Grocers Group announced Thursday that after eight months in the role, Suzy Monford is stepping down from her position as CEO and chairperson. Industry veteran David Hirz, who most recently served as president and CEO of Smart & Final, was named chairman of the board, and a group of senior leaders at the company will take over CEO duties while Heritage searches for a replacement. Hirz has served on the board for the last year, Heritage said. 'These changes will support the company's core mission of serving its communities, long-term growth and continued operational excellence,' the company said in a press release. 'Suzy Monford has stepped down from her role as Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer to pursue other opportunities.' The new CEO executive team includes: Prabash Coswatte, chief operating officer Leticia Espinoza, chief administrative officer and general counsel Matthew Holt, chief financial officer Frank Ingraffia, chief transformation officer and chief executive officer of Tony's Fresh Market 'Throughout my time on Heritage's Board, I have seen firsthand the strength of Heritage's value proposition and customer loyalty across our banners,' Hirz said in a press release. 'We have a unique ability to serve communities with authenticity — and we're committed to carrying that forward. The Heritage Board thanks Suzy for her contributions during her time with the company. I look forward to supporting our team members and the outstanding leaders in the office of the CEO who will help guide Heritage forward while we search for the right leader who shares our passion for customer service and community for the long-term.' Ontario, Calif.-based Heritage Grocers Group operates 115 stores across California, Texas, Nevada, Arizona, Kansas, and Illinois under the banners Cardenas Markets (58), El Rancho Supermercado (29), Tony's Fresh Market (21), and Los Altos Ranch Market (7). Prior to joining Heritage in late November, Monford served as CEO of the global retail consulting firm, Food Sport International. Prior to her time in that role, she spent less than a year at PCC Community Markets and a little over a year at Kroger, serving as VP of Fresh and later as group VP of Ecommerce New Markets. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Miami Herald
6 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Heritage Grocers' CEO exits
Dive Brief: Heritage Grocers Group announced Thursday that Suzy Monford has stepped down as board chair and CEO to "pursue other opportunities." Monford joined the company as chief executive at the end of last grocery company, which oversees several Hispanic chains, named David Hirz, who most recently served as president and CEO of Smart & Final, as chair of the company company also created an Office of the CEO to guide the company as it searches for a replacement. The group is comprised of senior leaders, including its COO and CFO as well as the CEO of Tony's Fresh Market. Copyright 2025 Industry Dive. All rights reserved.
