Hispanic and ethnic food retailer Heritage Grocers Group announced Adrian Castañeda as its chief logistics officer, Aug. 26 press release.
Leadership Role and Responsibilities
As chief logistics officer, Adrian Castañeda will lead transportation, distribution and supply chain operations for the Hispanic and ethnic food retailer.
In his new role, Castañeda will oversee all logistics functions across the organization, including fleet management, warehouse network coordination, and end-to-end supply chain execution. He succeeds himself in an expanded capacity after previously serving as SVP of supply chain for Heritage Grocers Group.
Castañeda has been with the company for more than 18 years. Prior to his new role, he was a warehouse manager for Cardenas Markets, which is part of the company’s brand of grocery chains, per a July LinkedIn post.
Professional Background and Career Progression
Castañeda also worked as SVP of supply chain for Heritage Grocers Group and has now stepped into his new logistics role.
Previously, Castañeda held roles in Mexico working as a supply chain analyst and as project lead. His international experience includes direct involvement in cross-border logistics planning between Mexico and the United States.
“Each role brought new challenges, valuable lessons, and opportunities to become better leader,” Adrian Castañeda said in the LinkedIn post. “Along the way, I have had the privilege of working with many exceptional leaders who invested their time, shared their knowledge, and helped shape my leadership style.”
Broader Leadership Changes
Heritage Grocers Group also made several other leadership appointments, release, including Vince Gamb.
The announcement was published on Aug. 31, 2026. The appointment reflects the company’s ongoing focus on strengthening operational infrastructure amid expansion across Latin America and the U.S. Southwest.
Castañeda’s promotion follows 18 years of continuous service — a tenure that spans multiple organizational restructurings and the integration of Cardenas Markets into the broader Heritage Grocers Group portfolio.
Source: Supply Chain Dive
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