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Chair and CEO of Kroger grocery chain resigns amid personal conduct inquiry (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by Powderhorn to c/usnews

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McMullen, 64, began his career with Kroger in 1978 as a part-time stock clerk and bagger at a store in Lexington, Kentucky. He worked his way up through the company, becoming the chief financial officer in 1995 and chief operating officer in 2009. McMullen was named Kroger’s CEO in 2014 and became the company’s chair the following year.

Remember, folks: This used to be a thing. You didn't need a fucking MBA to get up the ladder before it was pulled up.

I was running a daily within a week of being hired in 2003. Boss came back a week later, which suited me fine. And if we remained a meritocracy, I'd be running a metro now with enough to have a house.

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[–] pixelpop3 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

From Linkedin:

I joined The Kroger Co. - America's largest grocery retailer - in 1978 as a part-time stock clerk in Lexington, KY, working my way through college (go Big Blue Nation! #UK).

He lists his degrees from UK as BAs in Finance and Accounting and MBA in Accounting.

[–] Powderhorn 6 points 1 month ago

Well, fuck.

[–] melp 3 points 1 month ago

Isn't Kroger the one who wants to raise prices on shoppers based on their face?