CINCINNATI, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.
(NYSE: KR) today announced the retirement of Mike Donnelly, executive vice president and COO,
after more than 42 years of distinguished service, effective later
this spring. A succession plan will be announced at a later
date.
"With his relentless focus on the customer, Mike has led the
organization to prioritize what is most important to their
experience – full shelves, fresh foods and friendly associates,"
said Rodney McMullen, Kroger's
chairman and CEO. "He energizes our teams to deliver results and
the best experience for every customer, every time. Importantly,
Mike has mentored and developed countless associates, inspiring
them to grow and reach their greatest potential – many of whom are
in key leadership roles across the organization. His passion for
people and developing world class teams will be one of his lasting
legacies. We wish Mike and his family all the best in
retirement."
Donnelly began his career as a clerk at Fry's Food Stores in
California in 1978, where he
advanced to several leadership positions including district
management. In 1995, he was named vice president of merchandising
for Fry's. He was promoted to president of the Fry's division in
2000. He then served as Kroger's senior vice president of drug/GM
merchandising before returning to lead the Fry's division as
president in 2003. Donnelly was named president of the Ralphs
division in 2007, and promoted to senior vice president of
merchandising for Kroger in 2011.
Donnelly was promoted to executive vice president in 2015, and
to his current role as COO in 2017. As COO, he has responsibility
for Operations, Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain,
Manufacturing and Kroger Health.
To download Donnelly's headshot, visit here.
About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are
Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the
Human Spirit®. We are, across our family of companies, nearly half
a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily
through a seamless shopping experience under a variety
of banner names. We are committed to creating
#ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us,
visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
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