7 grocery players' major executive changes in July
Briefly

Executives left their posts across several grocery-related companies in July, highlighting shifts in leadership. United Natural Foods, Inc. noted the departure of Persaud, following struggles in their retail division. Instacart saw Danker exit after four years of innovation. Aldi appointed McGrath and Waddleton, seasoned veterans, to enhance U.S. leadership. Heritage Grocers' board welcomed David Hirz as chair, while creating an Office of the CEO to guide operations during the search for a new leader. New leadership aims to address current business challenges and achieve strategic goals.
UNFI is experiencing a leadership shakeup as several executives departed, including Persaud, who left to help accelerate retail business strategy amidst sales growth struggles.
Danker left Instacart after contributing to several consumer experience innovations and is part of a series of C-suite changes this year, including Chris Rogers' promotion to CEO.
Aldi's new U.S. leadership team comprises veterans McGrath and Waddleton, both with over two decades of experience in the discount grocery sector.
Heritage Grocers has appointed David Hirz as chair of the board and established an Office of the CEO to oversee current operations while seeking a new replacement.
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