The Kroger Co. has announced its Board of Directors appointed Greg Foran as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Foran will also join Kroger's Board of Directors and succeed Ron Sargent, who served as interim CEO since March 2025. This announcement followed an extensive search process conducted by the Board to identify an innovative retail leader with a strong track record of execution at scale.
"Greg is a highly respected operator who knows how to run large-scale retail businesses, strengthen store execution, and lead high-performing teams," said Sargent.
"His leadership style, focus on the customer, commitment to associates, and disciplined approach to execution are the perfect fit for Kroger. The Board is confident Greg is the right leader to guide Kroger into its next chapter."
Foran brings over 40 years of experience leading large, complex consumer businesses through periods of transformation, growth, and digital adoption. Having led businesses across five countries, he brings a global perspective on innovation and a deep belief that culture is the foundation and the key to delivering consistent top- and bottom-line growth.
Foran led Walmart U.S. for six years, during which he oversaw a turnaround of the company's largest division. He accelerated Walmart's digital capabilities, introducing online ordering and pickup and driving meaningful retail media results.
During his tenure, Foran delivered positive comparable sales growth for 20 consecutive quarters and managed more than 4,600 stores and one million associates.
He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Air New Zealand, where he led an end-to-end digital transformation to improve the customer experience and make the business more agile.
Foran guided the airline through significant disruption amid the pandemic, maintaining a focus on operational rigour and long-term resilience. Throughout his five years as CEO, he led complex union negotiations, managed multiple supply chain crises, and invested in fleet upgrades.
"Kroger is one of the most dynamic companies in retail. The company is built on a strong foundation, supported by a talented leadership team, and caring associates who are dedicated to the customers and communities they serve," said Foran.
"At this moment in Kroger's journey, I can honestly say this is the best job on the planet. I look forward to working with the Board and the entire team to build on this momentum, continue raising the bar for customers, and deliver long-term value for customers, associates, and shareholders."
Sargent will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board, ensuring a smooth leadership transition. The company will provide an additional update on the leadership transition during its March 5 earnings call.
The Company is reaffirming its previously issued fiscal year 2025 guidance and remains committed to delivering sustainable value for shareholders.
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