Rodney McMullen, Kroger chairman and CEO, is stepping down after an internal investigation into his personal conduct.

Kroger Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen has resigned after an internal investigation into his personal conduct.

Kroger, the nation’s largest grocery chain, said Monday that the investigation into McMullen’s personal conduct was unrelated to the business, but was found to be inconsistent with its business ethics policy.

Board member Ronald Sargent will serve as chairman and interim CEO, effective immediately.

  • Nougat@fedia.io
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    7 days ago

    Board member Ronald Sargent will serve as chairman and interim CEO, effective immediately. … Cincinnati-based Kroger said its board was made aware of the situation on Feb. 21 and immediately hired an outside independent counsel to conduct an investigation, overseen by a special board committee.

    This guy did something baaaaad. We’re going to find out what it is when he’s indicted.

    • deegeese@sopuli.xyz
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      7 days ago

      “Dead girl or live boy” was the 20th century go to answer. I haven’t heard an updated version.