The exodus of Mayor Michelle Wu’s inner circle continued this week with her campaign manager making an exit to lead the Boston Public Market.

Julia Leja, who headed Wu’s successful reelection campaign last year, was appointed chief executive director of the Boston Public Market Association, the BPMA announced on Tuesday.

Leja will succeed Cheryl Cronin, who is retiring after a decade in the role, on March 2.

“Julia brings a deep understanding of mission-driven organizations and a collaborative leadership style that aligns perfectly with the values of the Boston Public Market,” BPMA Board Chair Dave Clark said in a statement. “We are thrilled to welcome her and confident she will build on our momentum while helping the market grow and thrive for years to come.”

Leja has 15 years of experience in fundraising, organizational leadership, and operations with nonprofit and civic organizations.

Prior to working as Wu’s campaign manager, Leja worked in fundraising roles for Boston College, and on political campaigns for former Gov. Deval Patrick, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, and U.S. Sen. Ed Markey. She also worked in a leadership capacity for this year’s Boston inaugural fund.

Leja describes herself as a regular patron of the Boston Public Market and said she is eager to get to work.

“The Boston Public Market is a community treasure — one that celebrates local food, supports small businesses, and brings people together every day,” Leja said in a statement. “I look forward to working alongside the market’s incredible team and vendors to advance its mission and deepen its impact across Boston and beyond.”

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Leja is the latest high-ranking member of the mayor’s team to move on after Wu’s November reelection to a second, four-year term.

Others worked for the Wu administration at City Hall, rather than the Wu campaign.

Segun Idowu, a top Wu cabinet official investigated in a City Hall personnel scandal, is set to resign from his post as Boston’s chief of economic opportunity and inclusion on Feb. 27.

Ex-Boston Chief of Streets Jascha Franklin-Hodge, who oversaw the city’s contentious bus and bike lane expansion, left the Wu administration at the end of last year.

Tiffany Chu departed her role as Wu’s chief of staff last November, following the mayor’s reelection. Jessicah Pierre left her job as the mayor’s chief of communications at the end of last year.