The supermarket giant continues to push various growth initiatives despite higher grocery prices hitting the pocketbooks of consumers.

Kroger board member Ron Sargent is taking the helm at the nation’s largest supermarket chain as questions about the former Kroger CEO continue.

Rodney McMullen, Kroger chairman and CEO, is stepping down after an internal investigation into his personal conduct.

The conduct is not related to financial performance, operations or reporting, and it did not involve any Kroger associates, the company said.

The grocery chain said it had investigated its chief executive, Rodney McMullen, and found that his actions were “inconsistent” with its business ethics policy.

Ex-Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen left over $11 million on the table when he left the grocer, according to the company's SEC filings.

Here's what you should know about Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen, who resigned following "a board investigation of his personal conduct."

Rodney McMullen, the now-former CEO of supermarket giant Kroger who stepped down following an investigation into his personal conduct, had to forfeit $11.2 million in unvested stock and options, according to government filings.

Cincinnati-based Kroger (NYSE: KR), the parent company of North Carolina's Harris Teeter grocery chain, made the announcement on March 3. According to documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commissions,

Kroger announced the resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen, citing issues related to his personal conduct. Sign up for our Newsletters The board of directors started an investigation last month. Company officials have not said what kind of personal conduct led to McMullen's resignation,