Maria Elena Ruisi
About Maria Elena Ruisi
Maria Elena Ruisi serves as the Vice President of Distributor Channel at C.A. Fortune, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in the retail industry, she has held various leadership roles, including positions at Ahold and Stop & Shop.
Work at CA Fortune
Maria Elena Ruisi has been serving as Vice President Distributor Channel at C.A. Fortune since 2022. In this role, she focuses on managing distributor relationships and enhancing channel strategies. Prior to this position, she was the Senior Director of Distributor Management at the same company, starting in 2021. Her tenure at C.A. Fortune reflects her commitment to optimizing distribution channels within the retail sector.
Previous Experience in Retail
Maria Elena Ruisi has extensive experience in the retail industry, having worked in various capacities over several years. She served as Director of Natural and Organic Foods at Ahold from 2014 to 2017. Before that, she held multiple roles at Stop & Shop, including Store Manager and Vice President of Non Foods Category Management, from 1991 to 2006 and 2017 to 2019, respectively. Additionally, she worked as Category Manager for Natural Foods at Ahold from 2011 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Maria Elena Ruisi studied at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She possesses strong skills in Private Label development, which involves creating exclusive products to enhance market differentiation. Her expertise also includes Product Assortment Planning and Planograms, essential for optimizing retail space and improving customer experience.
Career Development
Throughout her career, Maria Elena Ruisi has demonstrated a deep understanding of retail operations and strategies. She has held significant roles that contributed to her expertise in category management and supplier relations. Her experience spans over three decades, showcasing her ability to adapt and lead in various facets of the retail industry.