Ana Maria Huertas

Ana Maria Huertas is an experienced professional in category management and merchandising, currently serving as Principal Category Merchant at Whole Foods Market since April 2022. Previously, Huertas held the position of Senior Merchandising Manager at SPUD.ca from January 2021 to April 2022, and spent six years at Whole Foods Market as Regional Purchasing Support & Category Manager. Earlier experience includes working as Category Manager at KeHE Distributors and Kimberly-Clark, where strategic development and category analysis were key responsibilities. Huertas began a career in marketing at EL TIEMPO Casa Editorial. An educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Universidad de Los Andes, a Diploma in Culinary Arts/Chef Training from the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, and training at Stagen Leadership Academy.