Meanwhile, Visier netted a former CEO for its lead HR role and a Michigan energy company pulled an HR leader from the railroad industry.
Kroger and Yum Brands named new CPOs in July: Emilee De Martino (McDonald's) at Kroger, Nai De Leon promoted at Yum. Both moves signal workforce transformation priorities for major food operators amid competition for talent and organizational capability.
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Meanwhile, Visier netted a former CEO for its lead HR role and a Michigan energy company pulled an HR leader from the railroad industry.
Published July 31, 2026
A Kroger grocery store on Oct. 8, 2025, in Houston, Texas. Kroger will bring a new CPO on board this fall, the company announced in July.
Foran joined Kroger in February after serving as CEO of Air New Zealand. Before that, he was president and CEO of Walmart U.S.
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