What Happened?
Cincinnati, OH-based Kroger has Promoted Christine Wheatley as General Counsel
About the Company
Kroger, one of the world`s largest retailers, employs more than 339,000 associates who serve customers in 2,425 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Jay C, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry`s, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith`s. The company also operates 789 convenience stores, 337 fine jewelry stores, 1,109 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food processing plants in the U.S. Kroger also operates over 80 “The Little Clinic” retail healthcare sites inside select Kroger, King Sooper and Fry`s stores. Recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in America, Kroger supports hunger relief, breast cancer awareness, the military and their families, and more than 30,000 schools and grassroots organizations in the communities it serves. Kroger contributes food and funds equal to 160 million meals a year through more than 80 Feeding America food bank partners.
About the Person
Christin Wheatley, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, joined Kroger in 2008 as corporate counsel. She became senior counsel in 2011 and vice president in 2012. Before joining Kroger, Ms. Wheatley was engaged in the private practice of law for 11 years, most recently as a partner at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur in Cincinnati. As secretary and general counsel, Ms. Wheatley will report directly to Mr. McMullen, who will become Kroger's CEO in January. Ms. Wheatley is a Kroger representative for the Greater Cincinnati Minority Counsel Program, and serves as a fellow in the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity.
Info Source
News
Short Profile