Mendy Meriweather

Principal and Vice President, Foodservice at NexChapter

Speaker

Mendy Meriwether leads NexChapter's Foodservice practice, partnering with retailers to build compelling foodservice programs that drive customer engagement and sustainable growth. With more than two decades of experience, she brings deep expertise in category management, product innovation, and business strategy across the convenience and food & beverage industries. During her time at Wawa, Mendy spearheaded the retailer's dinner strategy with built-to-order pizza and transformed the fresh food and beverage landscape, launching the beloved Hoagiefest platform alongside dispensed coffee, hot and iced lattes, smoothies, frozen beverages, and milk shakes. She also served as a founding member of The Wawa Foundation, building stronger communities through supporting causes making a difference in health, hunger, and everyday heroes. Most recently as Vice President of Foodservice at EG America, she defined a comprehensive five-year foodservice strategy, introduced fresh grab-and-go offerings, and developed strategic growth partnerships. She believes success is a series of intentional choices fueled by determination, discipline, and heart. A recognized thought leader, Mendy earned the prestigious Silver Plate Award in 2023 for Foodservice Excellence.

Outside of work, Mendy enjoys spending time at the beach with her husband and their three daughters: Riley, Paige, and Ella. Her favorite meal is pizza.