Cheryl Williams

Cheryl Williams

CIO at Wakefern Food Corp.

Wakefern Food Corp.Edison NJ

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Experience25+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Innovator. Problem Solver. Transformation leader. As Wakefern Food Corp.’s Chief Information Officer, I oversee IT, Innovation, and Cybersecurity to give this 75-year-old supermarket wholesaler a cutting-edge advantage over the competition. • I am a data-driven problem solver who seamlessly blends innovative technology solutions with creative execution. From enterprise-wide implementation of SAP to in-aisle inventory-taking robots to salad-vending machines and everything in between, I create a bridge between marketing and e-commerce that produces dynamic results. • I embrace the latest solutions to support Wakefern’s corporate organization, as well as the cooperative’s 50 Member companies, six banners and 350+ retail supermarkets, bringing high tech to the high touch world of grocery. • I have led multiple facets of the business including Marketing, Data Analytics, Data Governance, Procurement, Quality Assurance and the introduction of ShopRite’s Order. Pickup. Deliver. ecommerce platform. In a constantly changing landscape, I help guide the company’s corporate and strategic vision through the lens of technology innovation, strategy and investment, creating a roadmap that supports Wakefern’s brick and mortar and ecommerce growth to continue to move the company forward.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • 2001–Present· 25 yrs 8 mos
    • Chief Information OfficerCurrent
      2016–Present
    • VP of Digital Commerce and Innovation
      2012–2016
    • Vice President, Marketing
      2001–2012

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS

Rutgers University

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Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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