Kroger, CEO Sargent

Kroger CEO's resignation comes at crucial time for grocery chain
Kroger board member Ron Sargent is taking the helm at the nation’s largest supermarket chain as questions about former CEO Rodney Mullen continue.
Kroger CEO resigns after board investigation into his 'personal conduct'
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigned from his post on Monday, weeks after a merger with Albertsons fell through.
Albertsons CEO to step down after Kroger merger fails. What he says about grocer’s future
The announcement Monday came the same day that Kroger’s CEO, Rodney McMullen, resigned after an investigation by the Cincinnati grocery company’s board into his “personal conduct.” That undisclosed conduct, “while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger’s Policy on Business Ethics,” Kroger said in a news release.
Kroger’s CEO abruptly resigns after probe into personal conduct
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen is resigning immediately from the grocery store chain following an investigation that found his personal conduct was “inconsistent” with the company’s ethics policies.
Kroger and Albertsons, Colorado’s largest grocery chains, are both replacing their CEOs
The leadership changes come just a few months after a federal judge temporarily halted a proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons.
Kroger Chairman and CEO resigns following investigation into personal conduct
Rodney McMullen, Kroger chairman and CEO, is stepping down after an internal investigation into his personal conduct.
Kroger to Report Earnings After CEO Resignation, Merger Failure
The supermarket giant continues to push various growth initiatives despite higher grocery prices hitting the pocketbooks of consumers.
Kroger interim CEO Ron Sargent steps in for Rodney McMullen
In the wake of Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen’s resignation following a board investigation of his personal conduct that was unrelated to the business but was inconsistent with the company’s policy on business ethics,
Albertsons CEO also out after failed merger with Kroger
Albertsons said on Monday that its CEO Vivek Sankaran would be retiring and insider Susan Morris would assume the role, ...
Ex-CEO of Kroger Rodney McMullen forfeits $11.2M pay package after exiting over ‘personal conduct’
McMullen, 64, earned $15.7 million in 2023. The compensation included nearly $673,000 in performance-based incentive pay, ...
Albertsons appoints insider to top role as CEO Vivek Sankaran to retire
Albertsons said on Monday its CEO Vivek Sankaran will retire and insider Susan Morris would assume the top role, as the ...
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The Friday Checkout: Exits of Kroger and Albertsons chiefs tell a tale of two grocers
Rodney McMullen and Vivek Sankaran tried mightily to bring their companies together. Now they’re leaving behind retailers on ...
Kroger gives upbeat outlook while questions swirl around CEO
Kroger is seeking a new path forward after the company said its long-tenured chief executive officer, Rodney McMullen, ...
Kroger ousts long-time CEO after probe into personal conduct
U.S. grocer Kroger said on Monday CEO Rodney McMullen has resigned after a board investigation found that his personal ...
'A position of strength': Kroger projects confidence amid mixed results after CEO exit
Kroger reported 2024 sales results that were lower than Wall Street forecasts on Thursday, but the grocer predicted sales ...