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Kroger announces retirement of Tim Massa, Executive Vice President and Chief Associate Experience Officer
Kroger announces retirement of Tim Massa, Executive Vice President and Chief Associate Experience
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[{"type":"text","content":"Massa to retire September 18 following 16 years of leadership at Kroger and more than three decades of distinguished service in human resources CINCINNATI, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Tim Massa, Executive Vice President and Chief Associate Experience Officer, will retire on September 18.Massa came to Kroger in 2010 following a 21-year career at The Procter & Gamble Company. He joined the company as Vice President of Talent Development, and in the next 16 years rose through a series of senior leadership roles, including Group Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations, Chief People Officer, Senior Vice President and Executive Vice President and Chief Associate Experience Officer.As Kroger's most senior human resources executive, Massa led the company's strategy across talent, leadership development, labor relations, total rewards, associate well-being and culture. He is widely credited with building one of the most respected people organizations in retail and shaping Kroger's \"business-led, people-enabled\" approach to talent management.Massa was an early architect of Kroger's New Beginnings program, which creates pathways for hourly associates to build long-term careers and improve their lives through meaningful work. The program reflects a conviction that guided much of Massa's career – that talent exists everywhere and companies have a responsibility to help all people succeed.Massa's tenure spanned some of the most consequential moments in Kroger's recent history. He guided the company's people response to the COVID-19 pandemic, helped author Kroger's Framework for Action and championed efforts to share Kroger's learnings from times of tragedy with other companies.\"Tim has been a relatable and trusted leader throughout his time at Kroger,\" said Greg Foran, CEO of Kroger. \"He cares deeply about our associates and built a people organization that supports and respects them. We appreciate Tim's many contributions over the years and wish him all the best in his retirement.\"He also worked closely with Kroger's Compensation and Talent Development Committee on executive compensation and Board of Directors on executive succession planning, ensuring the company has strong, ready leaders who are prepared to guide Kroger well into the future.\"Tim Massa is the kind of l...