BOISE, ID - Former Chief Operating Officer at Microsoft Kevin Turner has been appointed as Albertsons Companies, LLC’s Vice Chairman of the Board of Managers of AB Acquisition LLC, the retailer’s parent company. In his role, Turner will serve as Senior Advisor to Albertsons Chairman and CEO Bob Miller.
"Albertsons Companies is building out its Digital Marketing and Information Technology teams to ensure we are best positioned to capitalize on the dynamic changes occurring in our marketplace," Miller said. "The skill and experience of our operations team is unparalleled. Kevin's retail acumen, commitment to innovation, and leadership skills complements our team's expertise and enhances our ability to serve our customers for many years to come."
Turner has a decorated background in both retail and technology, with more than thirty years combined experience in the industries. He served as CEO and President of SAM's Club and Executive Vice President of Walmart Stores, Inc. from 2002 to 2005, according to a press release, after working his way up from a cashier position beginning in 1985.
From 2005 to 2016, Turner led a number of teams for Microsoft, including:
- Worldwide Sales and Marketing
- Retail Stores Division
- Corporate Information Technology
- Operations
During that time, Turner closed out key accomplishments such as leading the Cloud Services adoption and the sales and marketing efforts behind Office 365.
With an eye on expanding its digital prowess, it will be interesting to see what this new move brings to the Albertsons strategy.
