Background
McMullen was born in Williamstown, Kentucky on his family-owned farm, and was first of his family to receive a college education.
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Rodney McMullen
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He has a bachelor"s degree and a master"s degree in Accounting, both from the University of Kentucky. In 1978, McMullen began working part-time as a stock clerk in his local Kroger grocery store, while a university student. His work included price tagging items, bagging groceries, receiving product, and running the register.
In 1982, McMullen moved to Charlotte.
From there, he became chief financial analyst in the corporate headquarters. At the age of 34, McMullen became chief financial officer
McMullen was key in the merger with Fred Meyer, Incorporated. in 1999. In 2003, McMullen became vice chairman, and chief operating officer in 2009.
McMullen became the Chief Executive Officer of Kroger on January 1, 2014, succeeding David Dillon.
McMullen is a non-executive director of Cincinnati Financial.
