CINCINNATI, OH - Filling the position left by retiring King Soopers' Russ Dispense, Kroger has announced that Dennis Gibson will be the new President of the Denver, Colorado-based division. Beginning the first of July, Gibson has been promoted from his role as President of Kroger's QFC division, based in Seattle.
Gibson is bringing forty years of experience in the retail industry to his new role. Beginning in 1976 at a Grand Central discount department stores in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1984, he joined Fred Meyer, holding leadership roles of increasing responsibility for the next 27 years. From store and district management, to Regional Director and Group Vice President for Store Operations, Gibson worked at Fred Meyer until 2011, when he was named Vice President of Operations in Kroger's Columbus division, according to a press release. In 2013 he was named Vice President of Merchandising, and rose once more to his current role as QFC division President in 2014.
"Dennis is a proven executive whose passion for people and results has earned respect in our company and the industry," shareed Rodney McMullen, Kroger's Chairman and CEO. "Dennis's commitment to our associates and customers will help ensure our business continues to grow. We look forward to his continued leadership at King Soopers."
In tandem with his new position, Gibson will relocate to the Denver area, where King Soopers operates its namesake stores, as well as City Market stores in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
