LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Chedraui USA, the fourth largest grocery retailer in California and parent company for El Super, Smart & Final, and Fiesta Mart stores, today announced the retirement of Smart & Final President, Scott Drew, effective Friday, September 29, 2023.
Drew began his career in the industry more than four decades ago as a grocery clerk. He joined Smart & Final in 2010, leading the organization with a steadfast commitment to Smart & Final’s core values and a profound dedication to the personal and professional growth of the company’s associates.
“I am grateful for Scott’s tireless service to Smart & Final for more than a decade,” said Carlos Smith, CEO of Chedraui USA. “I wish him and his wife, Kelly, the very best as they embark on this next chapter of their lives.”
Carlos Smith will continue to serve as CEO of Chedraui USA with Sean Mahony, Senior Vice President of Store Operations; Matt Reeve, Senior Vice President of Sales & Merchandising; and Dan Matarelli, Group Vice President of Chedraui USA Marketing, now reporting directly to him.
About Chedraui USA
Connecting communities through food, family and tradition for 225 years of combined service to local communities, Chedraui USA is based in Los Angeles and is the fourth largest grocery retailer in California with 377 locations in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. The company’s store banners include El Super, Fiesta Mart and Smart & Final, and the company employs more than 24,000 associates. A subsidiary of Grupo Comercial Chedraui based in Mexico, Chedraui USA focuses on the heritage of its three store banners and their longstanding service to both household and business customers while looking toward future growth and expansion. For more information, visit ChedrauiUSA.com.
