Leadership & Pay ·
Effective July 1, 2026, Ronald L. Sargent will transition from employee to Non-Executive Chairman of the Board
KRKroger Co
Effective July 1, 2026, Ronald L. Sargent will transition from employee to Non-Executive Chairman of the Board. In this new capacity, Mr. Sargent will receive an annual retainer of $115,000 and an annual incentive share grant valued at approximately $250,000. Additionally, the company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 25, 2026, where shareholders elected ten directors, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor, and approved the Second Amended and Restated 2019 Long-Term Incentive Plan. A shareholder proposal regarding a report on GHG emissions reductions was rejected. The Kroger Co. is a grocery retailer.