Leading Executives in Food and Grocery Stores
Amanda Bardwell
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Woolworths Group (Australia)
Named CEO & Managing Director effective September 1, 2024, after building WooliesX into a multibillion-dollar e‑commerce and loyalty engine; now refocusing the group on core food retail and value.
Alexandre Bompard
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Carrefour
Chairman & CEO since 2017, he’s led the Carrefour transformation and portfolio moves, including the 2024 acquisition of Cora/Match in France.
Jason Buechel
Chief Executive Officer, Whole Foods Market; VP, Amazon Worldwide Grocery Stores, Whole Foods Market (an Amazon company)
Whole Foods CEO who in January 2025 also took on Amazon’s Worldwide Grocery Stores remit, integrating Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go.
Charles Butt
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, H‑E‑B
Longtime head of H‑E‑B credited with building it into Texas’ grocery leader and noted for large‑scale philanthropy in education and disaster relief.
Brian Cornell
Chair & Chief Executive Officer, Target
Architect of Target’s store‑as‑hub same‑day fulfillment strategy; serving as Chair & CEO until moving to Executive Chair on February 1, 2026.
Joe DePinto
President & Chief Executive Officer, 7‑Eleven, Inc.
Veteran CEO who expanded 7‑Eleven’s footprint and brands; recognized in 2025 for leadership supporting veterans and military families.
Bob Eddy
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, BJ’s Wholesale Club
Chairman & CEO steering rapid club expansion and omnichannel growth; elected 2025 chair of the National Retail Federation board.
JJ Fleeman
Chief Executive Officer, Ahold Delhaize USA, Ahold Delhaize USA
Former head of Peapod Digital Labs, now leading Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Giant, Hannaford and other U.S. brands under Ahold Delhaize.
Rick Keyes
President & Chief Executive Officer, Meijer
Meijer’s first non‑family CEO, credited with new formats, digital services and community partnerships across the Midwest.
Atty McGrath
Chief Executive Officer, ALDI U.S.
Became ALDI U.S. CEO on September 1, 2025, succeeding Jason Hart as the discounter accelerates record U.S. expansion and conversions.
Kenneth McGrath
Chief Executive Officer, Lidl (Schwarz Group)
Global CEO leading the German hard‑discount chain’s international growth across 30+ countries.
Doug McMillon
President & Chief Executive Officer, Walmart Inc.
President & CEO of the world’s largest retailer and the No. 1 U.S. grocer, driving tech‑enabled, omnichannel grocery leadership.
Susan D. Morris
Chief Executive Officer, Albertsons Companies
A 40‑year company veteran who became CEO on May 1, 2025, to lead the grocer’s Customers for Life strategy post‑merger fallout.
Frans Muller
President & Chief Executive Officer, Ahold Delhaize
Group CEO since 2018, overseeing major European and U.S. grocery brands and navigating 2025 tariff headwinds affecting cross‑border supply.
Ken Murphy
Group Chief Executive Officer, Tesco
Group CEO guiding the UK’s largest grocer through loyalty‑led value, cost efficiency and leadership changes in the UK business.
Kevin Murphy
Chief Executive Officer, Publix Super Markets
Former president elevated to CEO on January 1, 2024, leading America’s largest employee‑owned grocer.
Bryan Palbaum
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Trader Joe’s
Chairman & CEO since July 2023; maintains Trader Joe’s distinctive people‑first model (no self‑checkout) and private‑label focus.
Tim Steiner
Chief Executive Officer, Ocado Group
Co‑founder and CEO of the UK automation and online‑grocery pioneer; in 2025 also temporarily took charge of Ocado Solutions.
Ron Vachris
President & Chief Executive Officer, Costco Wholesale
Four‑decade Costco veteran who became CEO on January 1, 2024, continuing the member‑obsessed, value‑driven warehouse model.
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