Jacksonville, Florida, United States, March 2025 – Jennifer Short has been promoted to Chief People Officer at Southeastern Grocers (SEG), where she will lead human resources strategy, workforce development, and organizational culture across the company’s regional grocery brands, including Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket. With over 20 years of experience in retail operations, workforce planning, and HR leadership, she is well-positioned to drive people-centric policies, employee engagement, and talent optimization within the organization.
Short has been with Southeastern Grocers for over eight years, holding key leadership roles in workforce strategy, store operations, and productivity improvement. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Transition Services, overseeing strategic workforce planning and operational transitions. Before that, as Vice President of Workforce Strategies, she played a crucial role in talent development and HR transformation.
Her career began with Winn-Dixie, where she spent over 12 years in district management, regional sales, and store operations, gaining extensive experience in retail leadership, customer experience, and team development. Her ability to align business objectives with workforce strategies has been instrumental in enhancing SEG’s operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.
As Chief People Officer, Short will focus on building a strong talent pipeline, fostering a culture of growth, and driving HR innovation to support SEG’s expansion and workforce needs. Her promotion reflects Southeastern Grocers’ commitment to empowering its employees and strengthening its organizational leadership.
About Southeastern Grocers (SEG)
Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG) is the parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket, operating across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi. As one of the largest conventional supermarket chains in the U.S., SEG is known for its deep community ties, customer-first approach, and commitment to quality and value. The company continues to drive growth, innovation, and sustainability in the retail sector, focusing on customer service, fresh products, and a people-centric workplace.
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