Independently owned and operated discount grocery store chain Save A Lot is adding Bill Mayo to its executive leadership team as chief development officer.
Mayo’s career foundation is in grocery, spending the past 29 years at Wakefern Food Corp. Mayo held the position of chief administrative officer where he led strategic business initiatives that drove significant efficiencies leveraging analytics of store-level demand management and directed business development of the international wholesale sales division to increase sales and net gross profit, according to a news release.
“I’m looking forward to joining this talented team of executives and building strong relationships with our independent retailers who are committed to providing high quality, low-cost fresh food for their customers while making a positive impact in their local areas,” Mayo said in the release. “I believe in Save A Lot’s unique business model, and I am excited to grow the business alongside a passionate and talented team.”
As chief development officer, Mayo will lead the strategic growth of Save A Lot’s licensed retail business to support and strengthen the Save A Lot brand, the company said.
“With his strong track record of success in the grocery business, Bill brings a deep knowledge and understanding of the complex undertakings involved with program development, comprehensive go-to-market strategy and project management,” Save A Lot CEO Fred Boehler said in the release. “We’re excited for him to leverage that experience to ensure that Save A Lot continues our vision of cultivating a sustainable, high-growth, and community-focused business.”