Albertsons Companies, Inc. ·ACI

Banner-led grocery divisions run as semi-autonomous P&Ls

Retailing · Fortune #47 · Divisional structure · 285K employees · Boise, ID

View as of:
10
CEO span
↑ wider than peers (avg 9)
3
Avg span
moderate
3
Max depth
flat for 285K emp
4.5 yr
Avg tenure
stable vs FY2024
60%
Internal hires
↑ above industry avg
Consolidated financials FY2025 · period end 2026-02-28 · 10-K
Revenue
$83.2B
Operating income
$728M
Net income
$217M
Total assets
$26.8B
Shares out
495M

Sourced from Albertsons Companies, Inc. 10-K · filed 2026-04-27 ↗ View on SEC

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Albertsons runs a divisional grocery model where three large geographic retail divisions operate as semi-autonomous P&Ls under a strong COO. This page maps the executive org, key leaders, divisional structure, recent leadership changes, and peer comparisons.

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Latest signal Brian Rice joined as Independent Director

Appointed to the Board effective February 25, 2026.

Source · See change log

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The people

Who's running this

10 executives identified as Named Executive Officers in the most recent SEC proxy. Bar length scales with tenure.

Vivek Sankaran

President & Chief Executive Officer

Executive

6 yr

19 reports

internal

Susan Morris

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Operations

7 yr

6 reports

Sharon McCollam

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Finance

4 yr

2 reports

Anuj Dhanda

Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer

Technology

2 yr

2 reports

internal

Geoff White

Executive Vice President, Merchandising

Merchandising

6 yr

0 reports

internal

Omer Gajial

Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer

HR

3 yr

2 reports

internal

Tom Moriarty

Executive Vice President, M&A and Corporate Affairs

Legal & Corporate Affairs

5 yr

1 reports

internal

Justin Beal

Executive Vice President, Western Division

Retail Operations

4 yr

1 reports

internal

Paul Chapman

Executive Vice President, Central Division

Retail Operations

3 yr

1 reports

internal

Dave Marco

Executive Vice President, Eastern Division

Retail Operations

5 yr

1 reports

The businesses

How Albertsons Companies, Inc. divides the work

4 divisions report into the group CEO. Tile size scales with estimated headcount.

Retail Operations

250K employees

Chief Operating Officer (Susan Morris)

Operates all store banners across three geographic divisions.

Merchandising

3K employees

EVP Merchandising (Geoff White)

Oversees sourcing, private brands, pricing, and supplier strategy.

Technology

2K employees

Chief Information Officer (Anuj Dhanda)

Runs enterprise IT, digital platforms, data, and cybersecurity.

Finance

2K employees

Chief Financial Officer (Sharon McCollam)

Manages financial reporting, treasury, FP&A, and investor relations.

The thesis

Why this org is unusual

Banner-led grocery divisions run as semi-autonomous P&Ls reporting through a powerful COO.

Albertsons’ structure shows three large geographic retail divisions with their own operating leadership, while merchandising and corporate functions remain centralized at the CEO level. This balances scale efficiencies with local market control.

The CEO maintains a broad span, but operational complexity is pushed down into divisional EVPs. Compared with peers, Albertsons relies more heavily on internal promotions and long-tenured operators to manage unionized, regionally differentiated store networks.

  • Three geographic retail divisions report through the COO
  • Merchandising reports directly to CEO

The comparison

How Albertsons Companies, Inc. stacks up

Compared with Kroger and Ahold Delhaize, Albertsons is more explicitly divisional, with clearer geographic P&L ownership. Walmart and Costco operate more functionally, while Albertsons resembles traditional supermarket chains that emphasize local market autonomy. The absence of a separate president layer keeps the …

C-suite size

Albertsons Companies, Inc.
10
Kroger
9
Walmart
10
Costco
8
Ahold Delhaize
9

Reporting depth

Albertsons Companies, Inc.
3 levels
Kroger
4 levels
Walmart
5 levels
Costco
4 levels
Ahold Delhaize
5 levels

Avg C-suite tenure

Albertsons Companies, Inc.
5 yr
Kroger
5 yr
Walmart
6 yr
Costco
7 yr
Ahold Delhaize
5 yr

Has COO / Has CAIO

Albertsons Companies, Inc. ✓ COO — no CAIO
Kroger ✓ COO — no CAIO
Walmart ✓ COO — no CAIO
Costco — no COO — no CAIO
Ahold Delhaize ✓ COO — no CAIO

Current signals

What changed recently

The most significant recent change was the transition of board leadership from James Donald to Kim Fennebresque in September 2025.

  • new
    Brian Rice Independent Director

    Appointed to the Board effective February 25, 2026.

    Source
  • departed
    James Donald Board Chair

    Retired from the Board and as Chair effective September 15, 2025.

    Source
  • promoted
    Kim Fennebresque Board Chair

    Elected Chair of the Board effective September 15, 2025.

    Source

Leadership Timeline

Year-over-year executive structure based on SEC proxy and annual filings.

FY2025
10-K filed 2026-04-27
CEO
Vivek Sankaran
CEO span
10
C-suite
7
Avg tenure
4.5 yr

Operations organized around three large geographic divisions.

Named executive officers (5)
  • Vivek Sankaran - CEO since 2019
  • Susan Morris - COO since 2018
  • Sharon McCollam - CFO since 2021
  • Anuj Dhanda - CIO since 2024
  • Omer Gajial - CHRO since 2023
FY2024
10-K filed 2025-04-25
CEO
Vivek Sankaran
CEO span
9
C-suite
7
Avg tenure
4 yr

Stable executive team during merger uncertainty.

Named executive officers (5)
  • Vivek Sankaran - CEO since 2019
  • Susan Morris - COO since 2018
  • Sharon McCollam - CFO since 2021
  • Geoff White - Merchandising since 2019
  • Tom Moriarty - Corporate Affairs since 2020
FY2023
10-K filed 2024-04-25
CEO
Vivek Sankaran
CEO span
8
C-suite
6
Avg tenure
3.8 yr

Pre-reorg structure with fewer technology leaders named.

Named executive officers (5)
  • Vivek Sankaran - CEO since 2019
  • Susan Morris - COO since 2018
  • Sharon McCollam - CFO since 2021
  • Geoff White - Merchandising since 2019
  • Tom Moriarty - Corporate Affairs since 2020

Year-over-year changes

FY2023 → FY2024

Albertsons modestly expanded its C-suite and CEO span as technology leadership increased.

  • CEO span: 8 → 9
  • C-suite size: 6 → 7
  • Avg tenure: 3.8 → 4 yr
  • reorg Executive Team - Technology Leadership (10-K Filing 2024)
FY2024 → FY2025

The addition of a new CIO increased CEO span while reinforcing digital capabilities.

  • CEO span: 9 → 10
  • C-suite size: 7 → 7
  • Avg tenure: 4 → 4.5 yr
  • new Anuj Dhanda - Chief Information Officer (10-K Filing 2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the CEO of Albertsons Companies?

Vivek Sankaran has served as President and CEO since 2019.

What type of organizational structure does Albertsons Companies use?

Albertsons uses a divisional structure organized around geographic retail divisions.

How many direct reports does Albertsons Companies's CEO have?

The CEO has ten direct reports, spanning operations, finance, merchandising, and corporate functions.

How has Albertsons Companies's leadership changed recently?

Recent changes include a new independent director appointment and a board chair transition in late 2025 and early 2026.

Who reports directly to Albertsons Companies's CEO?

Direct reports include the COO, CFO, CIO, CHRO, EVP Merchandising, and other senior corporate leaders.

Sources

  • 8-K Filing, Feb 27 2026
  • 8-K Filing, Sep 17 2025
  • SEC EDGAR: Albertsons Companies, Inc. DEF 14A Proxy Statement
  • SEC EDGAR: Albertsons Companies, Inc. 10-K Annual Report

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