Associated Grocers has announced that David Politz has been permanently promoted to president and CEO after serving as interim CEO.
Politz stepped into the role of interim CEO and president in November 2024, after the departure of Manard Lagasse.
He brings decades of experience to the role and has served in various managerial positions since joining the company in 1985.
Daphne Lamendola, Board Chair, said: “The Associated Grocers Board of Directors is excited to appoint David Politz as our new President and CEO.
“His unwavering dedication, strategic vision, and forward-thinking leadership will continue to guide our company toward sustained growth and success.”
Politz has previously worked as the wholesaler’s senior vice president and Chief Information Officer.
David Politz, CEO of Associated Grocers, added: “I am honored to be able to continue to serve the independent retailers all along the Gulf Coast with a company that has meant so much to me personally.
“I look forward to working with the talented team here to expand our reach, enhance our services, and continue to innovate for the future to ensure that we remain the preferred wholesale distribution and support center for the independent grocery retailer.”
The Louisiana-based wholesale distribution grocer currently operates around 180 stores across the US.
Other major retailers are also making C-suite shifts recently. Grocery retailer Albertsons also underwent a leadership transformation, with COO Susan Morris taking on the role of CEO.
The story comes off the back of department store Kohl’s recently terminating CEO, Ashley Buchanan, after four months in the role due to unethical vendor transactions.
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