Dive Summary:
- Kroger has named current senior VP of retail divisions as president and COO of the company.
- Michael Ellis will begin his new tenure with Kroger Co. beginning Jan. 1, 2014.
- Prior to his current position, Ellis served as president of Fred Meyer stores for the previous six years.
Dive Insight:
"Mike's broad-based experience on both the food and general merchandise sides of our business make him a great fit for this role," said Current Kroger chairman and COO David. The announcement from Kroger correlates with a succession plan announced by the company in September. Dillon will be succeeded by W. Rodney McMullen effective Jan. 1, 2014.
