After an impressive career spanning 48 years in the grocery industry, Darrell Jones has announced his plans to retire as president of Pattison Food Group effective February 28, 2025.
Darrell has set the bar high when it comes to ensuring his team of almost 30,000 embodies the company’s 109-year-old culture of always giving their customers a little extra, just like he’s done for more than four decades. Under Darrell’s leadership, through collaborative innovation and a focus on the company’s mission of Always Customer First service, Save-On-Foods and the Pattison Food Group have had many incredible achievements, and as a result of Darrell’s focus on the customer, as well as his leadership, determination, and ambition, the Pattison Food Group is positioned for continued success well into the future.
At the same time, we are pleased to announce that Jamie Nelson, current chief operating officer, will take over as president effective March 1, 2025. Jamie is a widely respected leader known for his high standards of operational excellence, his ability to successfully facilitate team member engagement, and his unwavering dedication to building relationships with his teams and among peers in the retail grocery industry. Jamie’s passion and expertise have parlayed into active participation on numerous industry boards, including that of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers, for which he is currently chair. Jamie has made countless contributions to the grocery industry and his leadership is sure to continue to shape the successful future of the Pattison Food Group.