Who’s Running Kroger? Meet CEO Rodney McMullen

1. Visionary Leader: Rodney McMullen, CEO since 2014, transformed Kroger into a $150B retail titan, rivaling Walmart and Amazon.

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1. Homegrown Talent: Joined Kroger as a college intern in 1982, rising from CFO to CEO via relentless innovation.

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1. Digital Grocery Pioneer: Launched AI-driven shopping tools, Ocado-powered warehouses, and boosted e-commerce sales by 30%+.

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1. Sustainability Champion: Pushing “Zero Hunger, Zero Waste” by 2025, diverting 90% of waste from landfills since 2018.

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1. Merger Mastermind: Spearheading the $24.6B Albertsons deal to create America’s largest supermarket chain (pending FTC approval).

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1. Employee Advocate: Hiked wages, expanded benefits, and prioritized safety during COVID-19, earning industry praise.

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1. Tech Innovator: Bet big on Kroger Precision Marketing, using data to personalize deals for 60M+ loyal shoppers.

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1. Price Warrior: Combats inflation with budget brands like Smartly and fuel rewards saving households $1B/year.

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1. Community Builder: Partners with food banks, donating 1B+ meals since 2017.

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1. Legacy in Progress: Blends old-school retail charm with tech-first strategy to keep Kroger fresh, affordable, and relevant.

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“Our job is to feed the human spirit.” — McMullen’s mantra for Kroger’s future.

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