Decorated international retail chief Ian McLeod, the former CEO of Southeastern Grocers — parent company of Winn-Dixie — is listing his Ponte Vedra Beach estate for $13.75 million.
The Scotsman has more than 40 years of experience in the global retail sector, including two decades in CEO roles leading multibillion-dollar firms.
His résumé spans some of the world’most prominent retail brands, including Asda and Halfords in the UK, Walmart International, and Carrefour in the Middle East.
Currently ont he board of home improvement company Kingfisher, McLeod served as CEO of Australia’s Coles Retail Group before leading Southeastern Grocers in the U.S.
He most recently led the DFI Retail Group in Hong Kong, managing operations in 13 Asian markets for market franchises from IKEA to Starbucks.
He has held several key sporting roles, including serving as CEO of Celtic Football Club in Scotland and a director for Fulham in the English Premier League.
HERE”S ST. JOHNS COUNTY”S MOST EXPENSIVE VACANT PROPERTY
McLeod’s oceanfront Ponte Vedra Boulevard property was purchased in 2016 for $6.1 million and has since undergone a comprehensive renovation.
The furnished estate occupoes 1.4 acres with 150 feet of direct ocean frontage .
The 8,400-square-foot mansion features imported Italian tiled verandas, multiple French doors with traditional louvered shutters, and a cabana and summer kitchen perched over the Atlantic.
The listing notes that the buyer will also receive preferred membership status and discounted fees at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club anbd affiliated beach clubs.
The listing is held by top local agent Michael Curet of Ponte Vedra Club Realty.
