Kroger has appointed Emilee De Martino as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer. De Martino joins from McDonald's, where she worked on culture change and large-scale transformation. In her new role, she will oversee Kroger's people strategy and human capital agenda. The appointment comes as Kroger's stock trades at $58.25, down 16.8% over the past year but up 32.7% over three years. De Martino's background signals a heightened focus on culture and workforce effectiveness amid competitive and labor pressures in retail.
Kroger CompanyNew chief people officer appointment; impact on performance unclear.
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