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Kroger Announces Key Leader Updates
Kroger promotes experienced leaders to senior roles and announces retirements to strengthen enterprise leadership across multiple divisions.
- Kroger said in a recent release that it announced senior leadership appointments and retirements, including the promotion of talent to key roles for future success.
- Colleen Juergensen announced her retirement after decades as Central Division president, and Tom Schwilke said he will retire after more than 42 years in retail, opening succession spots at Kroger.
- Victor Smith was promoted to SVP of Retail Divisions; Monica Garnes to president of the Atlanta Division; Kendra Doyel to vice president of Merchandising for Ralphs; Ken DeLuca to president of the Fry's Division.
- Given Kroger serves over 11 million customers daily, the moves carry operational significance and reshape Kroger's senior retail leadership, impacting nearly 420,000 associates.
- Decades of internal progression positioned executives for these promotions, exemplified by Victor Smith and Ken DeLuca rising from entry-level roles to division leadership, with Smith's extensive experience highlighting leadership credentials.
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