Greg Foran
Greg Foran is the President and CEO of Kroger, one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States, where he oversees a sprawling retail operation that has become increasingly significant in the retail media and AdTech landscape. Under his leadership, Kroger continues to leverage its massive first-party shopper data through Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM), its retail media network that connects CPG brands with highly targeted audiences based on actual purchase behavior. This positions Kroger as a major player in the rapidly growing retail media sector, competing with the likes of Amazon Advertising and Walmart Connect.
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment
- Years in industry
- 15 years
Bio
Greg Foran is the President and CEO of Kroger, one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States, where he oversees a sprawling retail operation that has become increasingly significant in the retail media and AdTech landscape. Under his leadership, Kroger continues to leverage its massive first-party shopper data through Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM), its retail media network that connects CPG brands with highly targeted audiences based on actual purchase behavior. This positions Kroger as a major player in the rapidly growing retail media sector, competing with the likes of Amazon Advertising and Walmart Connect.
Career
President and CEO
Walmart U.S. · 2014-2019
President and CEO
Walmart China · 2011-2014
Senior Vice President
Walmart Asia · 2008-2011
Board memberships
Expertise & education
Expertise
Education
- Retail and Business Management studies, New Zealand
Speaking topics
Recognition
Notable achievements
- Led Kroger's expansion of Kroger Precision Marketing into a top-tier retail media network leveraging 60+ million household data points
- Oversaw Walmart U.S. during a period of significant digital and omnichannel transformation
- Guided Kroger through the proposed merger with Albertsons, one of the largest grocery mergers in U.S. history