Raley’s makes key leadership changes
Raley’s makes key leadership changes
The Raley's Cos. has made a series of leadership appointments designed to strengthen customer engagement, enhance operational excellence and position the company for continued growth across its family of brands: Carol Barsotti has been appointed chief marketing officer; Natalie Slater has been promoted to senior vice president, enterprise operations; and Levi Wingo has been promoted to senior vice president, sales and merchandising strategy.
“The grocery industry is evolving rapidly, creating new opportunities to serve customers in better and more meaningful ways,” said Mike Teel, owner and CEO of The Raley’s Cos. “These leadership appointments position us to build on our legacy of innovation, move with greater agility and help define the next chapter of The Raley’s Cos.”
As part of the leadership changes, Barsotti is adding responsibility for marketing to her existing leadership of communications, government affairs and community impact. The expanded role reflects the company’s belief that brand, customer connection and community impact are increasingly interconnected and best advanced through a unified strategy.
Slater will provide leadership for store operations across the company’s banners. In this role, she will focus on supporting store teams, strengthening operational excellence and ensuring customers continue to experience the service, care and connection that have long distinguished the company’s stores.
Wingo will lead the company’s merchandising strategy, innovation, category growth and customer value initiatives. In this role, he will help advance the products, offerings and experiences that keep customers at the center of the business.
“The future belongs to organizations that can evolve while staying true to who they are,” said Jen Warner, co-president of The Raley's Cos. “These appointments reflect both the strength of our leadership pipeline and our commitment to developing leaders who can anticipate change, unlock new opportunities and guide our business forward. Together, they position us to better serve customers, support our teams and continue building a company that thrives for decades to come.”
“The companies that succeed over the long term are those that continually invest in their people and prepare for what comes next,” said Tiffanie Burkhalter, co-president of The Raley's Cos. “These leaders bring the experience, strategic perspective and customer focus needed to guide our next chapter of growth while carrying forward the values that have earned the trust of our customers, team members and communities for over 90 years.”
