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Meet the serial CEO taking over Kroger: He started his career stacking supermarket shelves and went all in on retail at 17 thanks to his persistent mom.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Burleigh, Emma 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Greg Foran's appointment as the new CEO of Kroger, a $43 billion supermarket retailer, marking his return to the retail sector after a diverse career. Foran, originally from New Zealand, began his career at Woolworths, where he quickly rose through the ranks to become a store manager by age 20. He later held significant leadership roles at Walmart, including CEO of Walmart U.S., and served as CEO of Air New Zealand during the pandemic. His appointment at Kroger comes after a period of instability within the company, and he is expected to help navigate it through current challenges. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2026/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Economics
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:191520172
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