Paul McDaniel

Paul McDaniel, a senior executive with Southeastern Grocers, brings more than 30 years of experience driving transformation, operational excellence, and strategic growth across grocery, CPG, manufacturing, and distribution sectors. As a proven leader in supply chain operations, logistics optimization, and financial performance, he has become a trusted thought leader known for aligning complex networks to deliver enterprise-wide success.
His passion for eliminating food waste led him to Waste Not Want Not where his considerable skills will help the organization scale its impact and reach. Paul has also been actively involved in community service, including work with Habitat for Humanity and as an ally of the Asian and Pacific Islander Associate Resource Group at Southeastern Grocers. He is married and has 3 children, recently becoming a Seminole dad.