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President & Chief Executive Officer

Wilcox Miller & Nelson
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THE ORGANIZATION
California Grocers Association (CGA) Advancing California’s grocery industry and the communities it serves. The California Grocers Association (CGA) is seeking a dynamic, politically sophisticated, and highly strategic President & Chief Executive Officer to lead one of California’s most established and influential business associations into its next chapter of leadership and impact, following the planned retirement of its long-time, highly respected President & CEO, Mr. Ron Fong.


THE POSITION 

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the President & Chief Executive Officer serves as the chief executive leader, strategic architect, enterprise steward, and principal public voice of CGA.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (in priority order)


* Fifteen plus years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience in a trade association, advocacy organization, relevant private sector enterprise (grocery or complementary), or similarly complex stakeholder-driven environment  

* Demonstrated success in California government relations, advocacy, public affairs, regulatory strategy, or public policy leadership  

* Experience working effectively with Boards of Directors (including multiple boards), executive committees, and volunteer leadership  

* Strong business acumen and the ability to connect public policy outcomes to operational realities and the bottom line

* Experience leading organizational growth, strategic positioning, and external visibility initiatives  

* Financial and staff leadership experience, including budget oversight and revenue stewardship, and staff development  

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS (in priority order)


* Undergraduate degree 

* Advanced degree preferred (MBA, JD, MPA, or related discipline)  

* Ongoing executive leadership development preferred 

COMPENSATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS  

The compensation package is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. It includes a base salary of $475,000 plus up to a 20% bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package.  

Selected candidates will be invited to interview with the Search Committee in Sacramento on Monday, August 3, 2026, with second interviews for finalists the following morning.  

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY  

For confidential consideration before COB on Monday, June 29, 2026, please submit a chronological resume to:        

CGA-CEO@wilcoxcareer.com