Mary Ellen Adcock succeeds Marnette Perry in post

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. has promoted Mary Ellen Adcock to the post of group vice president of retail operations, effective May 16. She succeeds Marnette Perry, whose retirement was previously announced.

Adcock is currently vice president of operations for Kroger’s Columbus division.

“Mary Ellen brings to her new role a strong track record of success leading teams across our business, including manufacturing, operations and merchandising. She is the right leader to help shape our vision for store operations as we continue investing to grow,” said Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chairman and chief executive officer. “Mary Ellen will be a great addition to our senior leadership team.”

Adcock joined Kroger’s Country Oven Bakery in Bowling Green, Ky, in 1999. She went on to hold several leadership positions of increasing responsibility in Kroger’s manufacturing division, including serving as vice president of deli/bakery manufacturing in Kroger’s general office in 2009. In 2014, Adcock was named vice president of merchandising for Kroger’s Columbus division.