Kroger Ousts Long-Time CEO After Investigation Over Personal Conduct

Kroger Ousts Long-Time CEO After Investigation Over Personal Conduct
Rodney McMullen, Chairman and CEO, The Kroger Co., speaks at the 2023 Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, Cailf., on May 1, 2023. Mike Blake/Reuters
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Kroger said on Monday Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has stepped down from the role after a board investigation found that his personal conduct was inconsistent with the grocer’s “policy on business ethics”.

On February 21, the board was made aware of certain personal conduct by McMullen and immediately retained outside independent counsel to conduct an investigation, which was overseen by a special board committee.