2025 Grocery Industry Icons & Innovators

Nathan Mansperger is a visionary digital leader and Vice President at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the largest distributor of beverage alcohol in North America. With over 20 years of industry experience spanning supplier, startup, and distribution roles, Nathan is driving the future of commerce at the intersection of technology, data, and beverage alcohol.

He is currently leading the transformation of legacy sales systems into AI-native, mobile-first experiences designed to optimize retail execution, enhance supplier collaboration, and improve product availability. Nathan’s work focuses on turning data into actionable insights for sales teams, enabling more precise inventory management, and creating transparency that aligns the value of suppliers, distributors, and retailers.

At GroceryShop, Nathan will share how the industry is embracing AI to reduce out-of-stocks, personalize execution at the account level, and empower field teams with real-time intelligence.