Kroger, Sargent and Rodney McMullen

Kroger interim CEO Ron Sargent steps in for Rodney McMullen
In the wake of Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen’s resignation following a board investigation of his personal conduct that was unrelated to the business but was inconsistent with the company’s policy on business ethics, the grocery giant has turned to a retail veteran to provide leadership.
Rodney McMullen Steps Down as Kroger CEO Amid Personal Conduct Probe, Ron Sargent Steps In as Interim Leader
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns following an inquiry into his conduct deemed inconsistent with company standards.
Kroger CEO resigns after investigation into 'personal conduct.' What to know.
Cincinnati-based grocer Kroger announced on Monday the abrupt resignation of its CEO Rodney McMullen, citing "personal conduct" that was inconsistent with company policy as the reason for his ousting.
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns amid personal conduct probe, interim leader named
Mark Sutton named lead independent director immediately. Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen has resigned from the grocery giant following a board investigation of his personal conduct that was unrelated to the business but was inconsistent with the company’s policy on business ethics.
Kroger Chairman and CEO Quits After Investigation into Personal Conduct, Says Company
Rodney McMullen, the CEO and chairman of major grocery store chain Kroger, has resigned after a board investigation into his personal conduct.
Kroger Chairman and CEO resigns following investigation into personal conduct
Rodney McMullen, Kroger chairman and CEO, is stepping down after an internal investigation into his personal conduct.
Kroger’s CEO abruptly resigns after probe into personal conduct
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen is resigning immediately from the grocery store chain following an investigation that found his personal conduct was “inconsistent” with the company’s ethics policies.
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns after investigation into 'personal conduct'
Kroger announced Monday CEO Rodney McMullen has resigned following "a board investigation of his personal conduct." Lead Director Ronald “Ron” Sargent has been appointed interim CEO, effective immediately. Kroger said McMullen's conduct was "unrelated to the business," but "was inconsistent with Kroger’s policy on business ethics."
Kroger CEO's resignation comes at crucial time for grocery chain
Kroger board member Ron Sargent is taking the helm at the nation’s largest supermarket chain as questions about former CEO Rodney Mullen continue.
Who is Ron Sargent? Interim leader named after Kroger CEO abruptly resigns
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,
Ex-CEO of Kroger Rodney McMullen forfeits $11.2M pay package after exiting over ‘personal conduct’
McMullen, 64, earned $15.7 million in 2023. The compensation included nearly $673,000 in performance-based incentive pay, according to SEC filings.
Kroger CEO resigns after probe into his personal conduct
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen is resigning following a probe into his personal conduct, the grocery chain said Monday. McMullen, ...
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McMullen out, Sargent in at helm of Kroger
Ronald Sargent has replaced Rodney McMullen at the helm of Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), parent company of King Soopers.
Kroger, Albertsons CEOs both leaving their roles after failed $25B acquisition
The CEOs of both Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc., the two grocery giants that were involved in a failed mega-acquisition attempt, are both leaving their respective companies.