Kroger names Mark Ibbotson executive VP and chief store operations officer
Kroger appointed Mark Ibbotson, 63, as Executive Vice President and Chief Store Operations Officer, effective September 14, 2026. He previously held roles at Walmart U.S. and Asda, and has been a Senior Advisor for McKinsey & Company for the last four years. The filing sets his base salary at $1,000,000 and a current total target long-term equity value of $5 million.
Key points
- Appointment made August 31, 2026; effective September 14, 2026.
- Annual base salary of $1,000,000 and an incentive bonus target of 110% of base salary, pro-rated for 2026.
- Equity package includes $1.25 million in restricted shares, $1.25 million in performance units under the 2026-2028 plan, and $1 million in restricted shares, all to be awarded in December 2026.
- Prior experience at Walmart U.S. and Asda since 2004, including Executive Vice President of Central Operations and Realty.
The filing
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