Steven Ladwig

Steven Ladwig is a highly respected retail technology and grocery industry executive whose career spans leadership roles at some of the most influential companies in retail software, enterprise technology, and consumer commerce. He previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Retek, the pioneering retail software company whose merchandising, planning, forecasting, supply chain, and store operations solutions became foundational technology for many of the world's leading retailers before the company's acquisition by Oracle.

Before leading Retek, Steve held senior executive positions at IBM, including General Manager responsibilities within the company's software and retail businesses. He also served as President of Data Storage and Information Management at Imation, leading large-scale technology and information businesses serving global markets.

As a board advisor to Food for Health®, Steve helps guide the company's grocery and retail market initiatives, drawing upon decades of experience working with retailers, technology providers, loyalty programs, point-of-sale platforms, merchandising systems, and consumer engagement technologies. His expertise provides Food for Health® with valuable insight into how innovative solutions can be successfully introduced, integrated, and scaled within complex retail environments.

Steve has spent much of his career helping retailers improve shopper engagement, loyalty, operational efficiency, and technology adoption. His relationships across the grocery and retail technology sectors, combined with his deep understanding of retailer decision-making processes, make him a valuable resource as Food for Health® works to bring personalized nutrition intelligence into the everyday food shopping experience.