Rodney McMullen, who served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Rodney McMullen, who served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Kroger Co. since January 1, 2014, has resigned following an internal investigation into his personal conduct.
Career at Kroger:
- Early Beginnings:
McMullen began his career at Kroger in 1978 as a part-time stock clerk
while attending the University of Kentucky. He held various roles over the
years, including financial analyst, Chief Financial Officer at age 34,
Vice Chairman in 2003, and Chief Operating Officer in 2009.
- Leadership as CEO:
Under his leadership, Kroger positioned itself as a formidable competitor
to Walmart, Amazon, and other grocery giants.
Resignation Details:
- Investigation Findings: The company's board conducted an investigation that
found McMullen's personal conduct inconsistent with Kroger's business
ethics policy. The conduct did not involve financial performance,
operations, reporting, or any Kroger associates.
- Interim Leadership:
Following McMullen's resignation, Ronald "Ron" Sargent, former
CEO of Staples, has been appointed as interim Chairman and CEO while the
board searches for a permanent replacement.
Recent Challenges:
McMullen's departure comes on the
heels of the Federal Trade Commission's recent blocking of a proposed $25
billion merger between Kroger and rival Albertsons on antitrust grounds.
Albertsons has since sued Kroger, alleging failure to secure regulatory approval.
Personal Background:
- Education:
McMullen holds both bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting from the
University of Kentucky.
- Personal Life:
He is married to Kathryn King McMullen, whom he met during their time McMullen's
resignation marks a significant leadership change for Kroger, as the
company navigates both internal and external challenges in the competitive
grocery industry.
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Rodney McMullen, CEO da Kroger, Renuncia
Após Investigação
Rodney McMullen, CEO da Kroger Co., deixou o cargo após uma investigação
interna sobre sua conduta pessoal.
📌 Resumo da Situação:
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Cargo: CEO da Kroger desde 2014
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Motivo da saída: Conduta inconsistente com a ética corporativa
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A investigação NÃO envolveu:
- Questões financeiras
- Operações da empresa
- Assédio ou envolvimento com outros
funcionários
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Substituição: Ronald Sargent (ex-CEO da Staples)
assumiu interinamente
📊 Impactos no Mercado
1️⃣
Fusão Bloqueada: FTC
bloqueou a tentativa de fusão da Kroger com a Albertsons ($25 bilhões).
2️⃣ Ações da Kroger: Sofreram
queda após a renúncia de McMullen e incertezas sobre a fusão.
3️⃣ Rivalidade no Varejo:
Walmart e Amazon podem se beneficiar da turbulência na Kroger.
🔍 Quem é Rodney McMullen?
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Formado em contabilidade
pela Universidade de Kentucky
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Começou na Kroger como estoquista em 1978
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Transformou a Kroger em uma
gigante do varejo, aumentando o valor de mercado da empresa
significativamente.
