Michael Papaleo of C&S Wholesale Grocers will step down

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC, (C&S) is announcing the retirement of industry veteran Michael Papaleo as executive vice president and chief procurement officer. He will continue to provide C&S with his expertise as a strategic advisor through the coming year.

Mark McGowan, executive vice president, Retail, and chief merchandising officer, will lead C&S's Merchandising organization. Andrew Connell, senior vice president, Procurement, will now lead all procurement, demand planning and inbound planning.

Papaleo has significant industry expertise, joining C&S in 1997 and holding several leadership positions. He has been responsible for providing quality service to C&S's retail customers, inventory management, trade relations, margin performance, merchandising and marketing and the ISQL operation. Papaleo has been a critical strategic leader for more than 27 years.

Prior to C&S, he was with Twin County Grocers for more than 14 years in merchandising and procurement.

“What distinguishes C&S as an industry leader is our people. We have always had hardworking people that lead with a customer-first focus. No one embodies that dedication more than Michael Papaleo,” said Eric Winn, Chief Executive Officer, C&S Wholesale Grocers. “Michael has helped lead C&S through many market changes and has been a very respected leader both within the Company, as well as in the overall grocery industry. We have been truly fortunate for his leadership and wish him the very best in his retirement.”