Mercatus Names Jessica Hagewood as Chief Financial Officer

Seasoned financial leader to drive profitable growth and strengthen customer impact

HOUSTON, TX (March 03, 2025) — Mercatus, a leading provider of digital engagement and commerce solutions for grocers, today announced the appointment of Jessica Hagewood, CPA, as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Hagewood will lead Mercatus’ financial strategy, focusing on profitable growth, operational efficiency, and long-term scalability. She will work closely with the executive team to enhance financial stability, drive cross-functional innovation, and ensure Mercatus remains a trusted partner for grocery retailers navigating digital transformation.

“Jessica’s strong CPA background, combined with her strategic business acumen, makes her an invaluable addition to Mercatus,” said Lan Nguyen, CEO at Mercatus. “Her proven record of enhancing financial performance, scaling operations, and seamlessly aligning strategy with execution will be essential in driving our growth and delivering exceptional value to our retail partners.”

Hagewood brings more than 20 years of financial leadership experience across manufacturing, distribution, and retail. Most recently, she served as President of Dixie Chemical leading the company to record-breaking sales and peak EBITDA. Previously, she played a pivotal role in M&A integration at Adama, overseeing its largest acquisition, and held key financial leadership roles at General Plastics & Composites and Songwon.

“Mercatus is at an exciting inflection point, and I’m thrilled to join a company dedicated to empowering grocers through digital innovation,” said Hagewood. “I look forward to leveraging my years of experience to enhance financial performance, optimizing operations, and driving meaningful value for our customers in this competitive market.”

Hagewood’s appointment reinforces Mercatus’ commitment to financial strength, strategic growth, and industry leadership—ensuring grocery retailers continue to thrive through digital transformation.

To learn more about how Mercatus partners with leading grocery retailers, visit Mercatus.com.

About Mercatus

Mercatus drives digital transformation for retailers through an extensive suite of connected commerce and personalization solutions. We enhance shopper engagement, tailor experiences to individual preferences, and cultivate enduring loyalty across retail businesses of every size. Our mission is to enable retailers to captivate customers, boost sales, foster retention, and deepen loyalty in a digital world. With our cutting-edge solutions, retailers can streamline operations, enrich customer experiences, and realize substantial growth. 

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Emi Takeda
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Mercatus
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