Lassonde names new president, North American specialty foods division Jean-Philippe Leblanc brings more than two decades of industry experience to his new role with the Quebec-based company Matt & Steve’s promotes Jamie Griffiths to chief business officer Past Generation Next winner takes on a new role Trending: Empire shuffles executive leadership, liquidation grocery stores move into the mainstream and more! Quick bites to catch you up on the past week Empire shuffles executive leadership team Company CEO Pierre St-Laurent names new team The Kraft Heinz Company taps new president, North America Nicolas Amaya will step into the role Nortera taps new senior communications director Gabrielle Fallu joins the company Shaun McKenna joins Encore Market Engagement as partner The former Grocery Foundation executive takes on a new role Empire chief marketing officer announces retirement Sandra Sanderson is set to retire in July Rexall appoints Ron Wilson as president With new leadership at the helm, the retailer says it is focusing on a pharmacy-first strategy UNFI Canada taps new director, business development Liliana Marando brings more than 20 years of experience in the CPG industry to the role 1 2 Next Last