Emile Breaux Named President/CEO of Associated Grocers

Associated Grocers Inc. has named Emile Breaux president/CEO, effective this May. The leadership changes completes the management transition that the wholesaler began last year.

Breaux is succeeding J.H. “Jay” Campbell Jr., who has served as president/CEO for more than 20 years. Campbell will remain with the company as executive chairman and will be a member of the board of directors. 

Breaux joined the company in 1994 and was most recently EVP/COO. He has served in a variety of roles throughout his tenure, including information services, procurement, sales and marketing.

Associated Grocers, Baton Rouge, La., serves independent retailers in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.