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4
Executive Changes
We note with deep sadness the unexpected passing on February 16, 2011 of our colleague, friend, and
company executive, Donald E. Becker. Don was Kroger’s Executive Vice President since 2004. In that role,
he led merchandising, marketing, and procurement.
Don began his career with Kroger in 1969 as a clerk in the stores in Cincinnati where he met his future
wife. In his 42 years with the Company, Don held many leadership positions including Vice President of the
Cincinnati/Dayton division and President of Kroger’s Central division.
Don was a “people person” who touched many lives. He was an avid promoter of diversity, and a
mentor and friend to many.
On February 22, 2011, more than 1,600 associates and friends gathered at the Duke Energy Convention
Center to celebrate Don’s life in reflection, song, and meditation. Our Company’s success has been -- and
will continue to be -- deeply influenced by Don’s unwavering focus on the Customer, his merchandising
brilliance, and his abiding passion for people.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
In 2010, Kroger announced several retirements, promotions and appointments at the corporate and
division levels.
Paul J. Scutt, Senior Vice President for Retail Operations, retired after 45 years with The Kroger Co.
Paul began as a store clerk with Kroger in 1965. He left the Company to spend two years in the Army,
serving in Vietnam for 15 months. Upon returning from the military and earning his college degree, Paul
entered Kroger’s management training program. Paul quickly rose through the Company’s operations and
merchandising positions, including Vice President of Dillon Companies (1997) and President of Kroger’s
Central division (2000) based in Indianapolis. In his role as Senior Vice President of Retail Operations, Kroger
significantly reduced employee accidents, improved management of product shrink and operating costs,
and instituted process changes that have allowed the Company to invest in our Customer 1st Strategy.
Della Wall, Group Vice President for Human Resources, retired after 39 years with Kroger.
Kathleen S. Barclay was elected an officer of the Company and Senior Vice President for Human Resources
in late 2009. Ms. Barclay joined Kroger after serving as the Global Human Resources executive for
General Motors. Carver L. Johnson, who served as Kroger’s first Chief Diversity Officer, retired from
the Company. John E. Bays, President of the Dillon Stores division, retired after 42 with the Company.
Joseph A. Grieshaber, Jr. was appointed President of the Dillon Stores division, replacing Mr. Bays. Phyllis
J. Norris, President of City Market, retired after 36 years with the Company.
Jeffrey D. Burt was promoted to Group Vice President of Perishables. Geoffrey J. Covert, President of
the Cincinnati/Dayton division, was elected an officer of the Company and was promoted to Senior Vice
President, Retail Operations. Bryan H. Kaltenbach was promoted to President of the Food 4 Less division.
Sukanya R. Madlinger was promoted to President of the Cincinnati/Dayton division.
These men and women helped make Kroger a better place to shop and work, and we greatly appreciate
their contributions.