Rodney McMullen Kroger CEO, Bio, Wiki, Age, Wife, House, Salary, and Net Worth

Rodney McMullen Bio | Wiki

Rodney McMullen ( Full Name: William Rodney McMullen) is a popular American businessman who has worked as CEO of Kroger, the third-largest general retailer in the US, since January 1, 2014. He was appointed Chairman of the Board in January 2015 and Chief Executive Officer of Kroger in January 2014.

Rodney was Kroger’s President and Chief Operating Officer from August 2009 through December 2013. His salary in 2021 was listed at $1.34 million while the company’s median employee salary was $24,617. In 2020, Rodney’s total compensation totaled $20,578,119. He is a non-executive director of Cincinnati Financial. Before that, Rodney was elected to various roles at Kroger such as Vice Chairman in 2003, Executive Vice President, Strategy, Planning, and Finance in 1999, Senior Vice President in 1997, Group Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in June 1995, and Vice President, Planning as well as Capital Management in 1989.

Rodney McMullen Age

Rodney was born in 1960 in Pineville, Kentucky, in the United States. He is 63 years old.

Rodney McMullen Height

He is a man of above-average stature. Rodney stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in ( Approx. 1.78m ).

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Rodney McMullen Family

He was born in Pineville, Kentucky on his family-owned farm, and was the first of his family to earn a college education. Rodney grew up around the Bluegrass State and Southwest Ohio as his parents, William and Henrietta, moved to serve at various factory jobs. His parents had the kind of jobs where if the economy went soft, you got laid off. His parents figured if there’s a will, there’s a way.

Rodney McMullen Wife

Rodney is married to his wife Kathryn King. The couple met when they were both students at the University of Kentucky.

Rodney McMullen Education

He earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in accounting, both from the University of Kentucky.

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen | Kroger

In 1978, Rodney started working part-time as a stock clerk in his local Kroger grocery store, while a university student. Rodney’s work included price-tagging items, bagging groceries, receiving products, and running the register. In 1982, Rodney moved to Charlotte. From there, Rodney became a financial analyst in the corporate headquarters.

At the age of 34, Rodney became chief financial officer. He was key in the merger with Fred Meyer, Inc. in 1999. In 2003, Rodney became vice chairman, and COO in 2009. Rodney became the CEO of Kroger on January 1, 2014, replacing David Dillon. He received $12m compensation in FY 2018, jumping by 21% to $20.1m for FY2019 because of “a boost in stock awards tied to performance incentives”.

Rodney McMullen House | Home

He and his wife Kathryn live in a mansion located in Cincinnati. At the moment, Rodney has not disclosed any details regarding when he bought his Cincinnati home.

Rodney McMullen Bonus

His cash incentive in 2022 was $4.6 million, which is a modest decrease from the $4.9 million in 2021. Cash incentives come from Kroger’s identical store sales growth and operating profit. The grocer chief’s salary was $1.3 million and his stock increased almost 5% to $2.2 million.

Rodney McMullen Political Party

He has not disclosed which political party he endorses but in 2022 Arkansas senator Tom Cotton cautioned Rodney and other corporate leaders from seeking GOP support against the Democratic.

Rodney McMullen Salary

He earns a satisfying amount from his work as a businessman who has worked as CEO of Kroger, the third-largest general retailer in the US, since January 1, 2014. Rodney’s average salary is $457,868 per year.

Rodney McMullen Net Worth

Rodney gets his wealth from his work as a businessman who has worked as CEO of Kroger, the third-largest general retailer in the US, since January 1, 2014. Therefore, Rodney has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Rodney’s net worth is $144 million.

How Old Is Rodney McMullen

Rodney is a 63-year-old who was born in 1960 in Pineville, Kentucky, in the United States.

How Tall Is Rodney McMullen

Rodney is a man of above-average stature who stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in ( Approx. 1. 78m ).

Who Is Rodney McMullen

He was elected Chairman of the Board in January 2015 and Chief Executive Officer of Kroger in January 2014. Rodney worked as Kroger’s President and Chief Operating Officer from August 2009 until December 2013. Rodney is a director of VF Corporation. In the past five years, Rodney also served as a director of Cincinnati Financial Corporation. Rodney’s previous service as chair of Cincinnati Financial Corporation’s Compensation Committee and on its Executive and Investment Committees, and his service on the Audit and Governance and Corporate Responsibilities Committees of VF Corporation, adds depth to his extensive retail experience.