Hudson Group exec joins C-suite at The Fresh Market

The Fresh Market has named a new finance head.

The specialty grocery appointed Adrian Bartella as CFO, effective Jan. 17. Bartella has over 15 years of experience leading finance and accounting teams, having spent the last nine years as CFO at Hudson Group, the largest travel retailer in North America.

He served in the role during Hudson’s approximate $750 million IPO in February 2018, leading led the SEC registration process as well as the roadshow marketing process with institutional investors, and subsequently working with equity research analysts and presenting on quarterly earnings calls.

"Adrian has an exceptional track record in retail and finance and is a proven executive with significant experience in helping companies navigate the public markets,” said Jason Potter, CEO, The Fresh Market.

Based in Greensboro, N.C., The Fresh Market is a fresh-focused specialty grocer that operates 159 stores in 22 states.

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