Kroger EVP Timothy Massa to retire fall 2026, transition extends through mid-2027

Filed May 27, 2026 · Period ending May 22, 2026 · ~1 min read

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  Timothy A. Massa, Executive Vice President and Associate Experience Officer, announced retirement effective fall 2026 with extended transition through July 2027 to support succession planning and strategic projects.

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  Massa will continue in his current EVP role through September 2026, then remain as employee through July 1, 2027. Compensation unchanged but no future equity grants, signaling wind-down of long-term incentives.

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  Successor for the Associate Experience Officer position has not been named. Extended 10-month transition period provides time for internal or external search.

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