internal
Kevin Murphy
Chief Executive Officer
Executive
9 yr
18 reports
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Employee-owned grocer run by long-tenured functional executives
Food & Drug Stores · Fortune #71 · Functional structure · 255K employees · Lakeland, Florida
8
CEO span
↓ tighter than peers (avg 10)
3.1
Avg span
moderate
3
Max depth
flat for 255K emp
6.6 yr
Avg tenure
100%
Internal hires
↑ above industry avg
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Publix’s org is defined by a centralized, functional structure with unusually long-tenured, internally promoted executives reporting directly to the CEO. This page maps the executive team, core departments, structural analysis, and peer comparisons for the employee-owned grocery giant.
What to model
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Start with the public baseline, then use the scenario views and source-backed changes to ask what happens when leadership, span, or team ownership shifts.
Latest signal Dan Stallings moved into Executive Vice President, Retail Operations
Promoted to EVP role effective January 2022.
Source · See change logScenario views in the chart
- Add a Chief Operating Officer Introduce a COO role to absorb retail and supply chain oversight, reducing CEO span of control.
- Consolidate Retail and Manufacturing Move Manufacturing under Retail Operations to streamline execution and accountability.
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The people
Who's running this
9 executives identified as Named Executive Officers in the most recent SEC proxy. Bar length scales with tenure.
internal
Dan Stallings
Executive Vice President, Retail Operations
Retail Operations
4 yr
2 reports
internal
Don Jones
Executive Vice President, Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 yr
1 reports
internal
Mike Strickland
Executive Vice President, Business Development & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
7 yr
1 reports
internal
John Lawson
Chief Financial Officer
Finance
8 yr
2 reports
internal
Scott Miller
Chief Information Officer
Information Technology
6 yr
2 reports
internal
Marcy Benton
Chief Human Resources Officer
Human Resources
5 yr
2 reports
internal
Randall Jones
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
Legal
7 yr
0 reports
internal
Maria Brous
Vice President, Communications & Community Relations
Corporate Affairs
10 yr
0 reports
The businesses
How Publix Super Markets, Inc. divides the work
3 divisions report into the group CEO. Tile size scales with estimated headcount.
Retail Operations
200K employees
Executive Vice President, Retail Operations (Dan Stallings)
Oversees store operations, merchandising, and customer experience across all Publix locations.
Manufacturing
20K employees
Executive Vice President, Manufacturing (Don Jones)
Runs Publix-owned food production facilities supporting private-label and fresh offerings.
Supply Chain & Distribution
25K employees
Executive Vice President, Business Development & Supply Chain (Mike Strickland)
Manages logistics, warehousing, and supplier relationships across the enterprise.
The thesis
Why this org is unusual
Publix is distinctive for being a massive Fortune 100 retailer run almost entirely through a functional, internally promoted executive team rather than divisional presidents.
All major leaders report directly to CEO Kevin Murphy, with no COO or regional CEO layer. This keeps span of control high at the top but reinforces cultural consistency across more than 1,300 stores.
The structure emphasizes centralized retail operations, manufacturing, and supply chain leadership rather than autonomous business units. Deep internal tenure across the C-suite reflects Publix’s employee-ownership model, where executives typically spend decades inside the company before reaching senior roles.
- No COO role
- All C-suite internally promoted
- Highly centralized retail control
The comparison
How Publix Super Markets, Inc. stacks up
Compared with peers like Kroger and Albertsons, Publix is more centralized and less divisional, lacking regional CEOs with full P&L authority. Walmart and Costco similarly operate functionally but rely more heavily on global presidents and COOs. Publix stands out for the longevity of its executives and its absence …
C-suite size
Reporting depth
Avg C-suite tenure
Has COO / Has CAIO
Publix Super Markets, Inc. — no COO — no CAIO
Current signals
What changed recently
The most notable recent change was Dan Stallings’ promotion to EVP of Retail Operations, reinforcing Publix’s internal succession model.
- Date not confirmed promotedDan Stallings Executive Vice President, Retail Operations
Promoted to EVP role effective January 2022.
Source
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the CEO of Publix Super Markets?
Kevin Murphy has served as CEO since 2016 after rising through the company internally.
What type of organizational structure does Publix Super Markets use?
Publix uses a centralized, functional organizational structure.
How many direct reports does Publix Super Markets's CEO have?
The CEO has eight direct reports across finance, operations, IT, HR, legal, and supply chain.
How has Publix Super Markets's leadership changed recently?
Recent changes have primarily involved internal promotions, including Dan Stallings’ elevation to EVP of Retail Operations.
Does Publix Super Markets have a COO?
No, Publix does not have a Chief Operating Officer; major functions report directly to the CEO.
Sources
- Company Newsroom, Jan 2022
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