Supermax appoints chain’s new president

As of February 5, the Supermax supermarket chain will have a new president after being appointed Mario SomozaSteven C. This was confirmed by Losel, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Supermercados Maximo, Inc., the conglomerate’s parent company.

“We are very excited to have Mario join us,” Losel said. “Supermax has been a very successful company since its inception in 2002. We understand that, with his vast experience and values, Mario has the credentials to be instrumental in taking Supermax to the next level of growth,” he added.

Prior to assuming office, Somoza chaired a well-known beverage, food and consumer products distributor. B. Fernandez and Hanos. Also, in the food sector, he directed the Pan Pepin Company for 15 years.

“I am extremely excited about the challenge of running a retail operation in the supermax category,” commented Somoza. “I look forward to applying my experience in the distribution and manufacturing sectors, and my management as a supplier, to enhance the growth of the chain,” he continued.

Until the moment of Somoza’s appointment, the presidency of Supermax was occupied by Jorge HernándezAfter retiring from Walmart, where he worked for 28 years.

“We are very grateful for the support Jorge has given us and the important contributions he has made during this period,” said Losel.