Kroger's President and COO Mike Ellis Retires Abruptly After 40 Years of Service
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Supermarket News] by Jon Springer - July 1, 2015
In what appears to be an abrupt parting, Kroger said Tuesday that its president and COO, Mike Ellis, had retired effective immediately. A successor would be named at a later date.
Ellis, 56, had been named president and COO effective Jan. 1, 2014, and had served the company for 40 years. He joined Fred Meyer as a parcel clerk as a teenager in 1975 and went on to become VP of Fred Meyer's food group before joining Kroger as a senior officer in 2004. He returned to lead Fred Meyer as president in 2006. He was promoted to SVP of retail divisions in 2012, leading five operating divisions, as well as Kroger's jewelry and convenience store businesses...
To Read Full Story Login Below.