Kroger Appoints Ronald Sargent as Interim CEO and Chairman

Cincinnati, OH – March 13, 2025 – The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) confirmed the appointment of Ronald Sargent as Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, effective March 2, 2025. Sargent will receive an annualized base salary of $4.35 million and a restricted stock grant of 60,515 shares, which will vest after one year.