# Kroger > Alpha governed public record. Unknown, unavailable, and unpublished values are never inferred as zero. ## Record | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Representation | alpha-profile-markdown-v3 | | Protocol | Alpha Governance Facts Protocol 0.1 | | Schema | alpha.governance.entity.public.v1 | | Record version | public-1 | | Canonical entity | alpha:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243 | | Entity type | Company | | Canonical URL | https://registry.alpha.ac/companies/kroger-co | | Publication | PUBLISHED | | Verification | source_reported | | Verification schema | alpha-verification-states-v1 | | Ownership | unclaimed | | Published claims | 32 | | Claims under review | 1 | | Evidence records | 8 | | Conflicts | 0 | | Conflicts in internal review | 0 | | Observed | 2026-09-05T21:30:46.727835+00:00 | | Last reviewed | 2026-09-05T21:30:46.727835+00:00 | ## Identity - Legal name: KROGER CO - Display name: Kroger ## Leadership - Ronald L. Sargent: Chair. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:3. - Amanda Sourry: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:4. - Anne Gates: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:5. - Ashok Vemuri: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:5. - Clyde R. Moore: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:6. - Elaine L. Chao: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:4. - Gregory S. Foran: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:5. - J. Amanda Sourry Knox: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:5. - Karen M. Hoguet: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:5. - Kevin M. Brown: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:4. - Mark S. Sutton: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:5. - Mitchell R. Butier: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:7. - Nora A. Aufreiter: Director. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:5. - Brian W. Nichols: Group Vice President, Corporate Controller. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:8. - Carin L. Fike: Vice President and Treasurer. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:8. - David J. C. Kennerley: Executive Vice President. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:8. - George H. Vincent: Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:8. - Gregory S. Foran: Chief Executive Officer. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:8. - Joseph M. Kelley: Senior Vice President. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:8. - Mary E. Adcock: Executive Vice President and Chief Merchant and Marketing Officer. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:8. - Megan N. Shaffer: Group Vice President of Strategy, Customer Growth and Loyalty. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:8. - Timothy A. Massa: Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:8. - Valerie L. Jabbar: Senior Vice President. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:8. - Victor R. Smith: Senior Vice President. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:8. - Yael Cosset: Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:8. ## Roles - PUBLISHED ## Governance - NOT_ASSERTED ## Board committees - PUBLISHED ## Financials - NOT_ASSERTED ## Workforce - NOT_ASSERTED ## Market and index context - PUBLISHED ## Legal Name - KROGER CO. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:1. ## Headquarters - US. Publication: UNDER_REVIEW. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: unlinked, under review. ## Entity Status - Public listing published. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:1. ## Official Website - https://www.kroger.com. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:2. ## Published Fact - US. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:1. - OH. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:1. - Consumer Staples. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:1. - https://www.kroger.com. Publication: PUBLISHED. Verification: source_reported. Assertion: source_reported. Evidence: alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:2. ## Coverage states | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Identity | PUBLISHED | | Business | PUBLISHED | | Leadership | PUBLISHED | | Board and committees | PUBLISHED | | Governance | NOT_ASSERTED | | Financials | NOT_ASSERTED | | Workforce | NOT_ASSERTED | | Ownership | NOT_ASSERTED | | Ratings | NOT_PUBLISHED | | Market and index context | PUBLISHED | ## Public sources - alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:1: [Alpha canonical company public projection](https://www.alpha.ac/api/public/companies/kroger-co). - alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:2: [KROGER CO Form 10-K (filed 2026-03-31)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465926037723/kr-20260131x10k.htm). - alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:3: [The Kroger Co. director board source](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465925049009/tm252618d1_def14a.htm). - alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:4: [The Kroger Co. director board source](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465925049009/tm252618d1_def14a.htm). - alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:5: [The Kroger Co. DEF 14A 2026-05-13](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465926060250/tm261573d1_def14a.htm). - alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:6: [The Kroger Co. director board source](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465925049009/tm252618d1_def14a.htm). - alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:7: [KR DEF 14A director slate](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465926060250/tm261573d1_def14a.htm). - alpha:evidence:company:0c26ec8d-45bf-4d19-ad9c-2350f5026243:8: KR executive roster source. ## Rights | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | public_retrieval | allowed | | agent_retrieval | allowed | | redistribution | not_granted | | model_training | not_granted | | commercial_use | not_specified | | relationship_pathfinding | not_granted | | direct_contact | not_granted | ## Limitations - Absence of a leadership role, committee, or disclosure is not evidence that it does not exist. - Only explicitly published canonical company identity and current confirmed public roles are included. - Absence of a board, committee, executive, listing, or claim is not evidence that it does not exist. - Public retrieval does not grant redistribution, model-training, direct-contact, or relationship-pathfinding rights. - This Company Profile is an identity and evidence record, not an Alpha rating. - Current index memberships: Unavailable - Index membership events: Unavailable ## Alternate representations - [Canonical profile](https://registry.alpha.ac/companies/kroger-co) - [Public Markdown](https://registry.alpha.ac/companies/kroger-co.md) - [Public JSON](https://registry.alpha.ac/api/public/companies/kroger-co) - [JSON-LD](https://registry.alpha.ac/api/public/companies/kroger-co?format=jsonld) - MCP resource: `alpha://companies/kroger-co` at https://mcp.alpha.ac/mcp