Boise, Idaho — Albertsons® Companies, Inc. has appointed Meg Whitman to the newly created role of executive chair of the company’s board of directors. With Whitman’s appointment, Kim Fennebresque has transitioned from chair to lead independent director, and the board has expanded from 10 to 11 members. Whitman will work to support Susan Morris, CEO of Albertsons Cos., and her entire senior team.
“Meg is an ideal leader to join Albertsons’ Board of Directors,” says Fennebresque. “Her appointment underscores the board’s commitment to bring proven technology expertise and transformation leadership to all aspects of the business. Meg’s role as executive chair complements Susan’s leadership abilities as the company accelerates plans to compete and win.”
Whitman has been building and reimagining companies for more than 40 years. She served as president and CEO of eBay, Inc. from 1998 to 2008, as the company grew from $30 million to more than $8 billion in annual revenue and defined personal e-commerce. From 2011 to 2018, Whitman led Hewlett-Packard (HP).
In addition to leading the Albertsons Cos. board, Whitman will serve as an operations and strategic advisor to Morris and her senior team. Whitman’s experience will be particularly relevant as Morris continues to streamline the operating structure around AI technologies and a more consistent customer experience across stores and digital channels.
“At this pivotal moment, I’m thrilled Meg is joining our board as executive chair,” says Morris. “Meg has a remarkable track record of helping companies strengthen execution, accelerate growth and create long term value.”
Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States. As of June 20, 2026, the company operated 2,240 retail stores with 1,708 in-store pharmacies, 408 associated fuel centers, 22 dedicated distribution centers and 19 manufacturing facilities. Its many well known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, ACME, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s Food Lovers Market.
SOURCE: Albertsons® Companies, Inc.