CINCINNATI, OH – Looking to further grow its brand, The Kroger Co. announced today that it has named Kristal Howard as the company’s new Head of Corporate Communications and Media Relations.
In her new role, Howard will be responsible for national media and corporate communications. According to a company press release, she will also serve as the spokesperson for Kroger, a company that employs 443,000 associates at 2,796 retail locations across 35 states throughout the nation.
"Kristal is a consummate PR pro who understands the intersection of food, media, our customers, and other stakeholders," said Keith Dailey, Senior Director of External Affairs. "We are excited she has accepted this new role to help elevate Kroger's unique story."
Since 2010, Howard has served as Public Relations Manager for Kroger’s Dallas and Houston division, where she garnered a number of accolades. She was named “Top 30 under 30” by PR News in 2013, amongst a number of titles, and was recently named one of ten “Black Women to Know in PR, Tech, & Digital Media” in Ebony Magazine. Howard is a graduate of the University of Houston.
We at AndNowUKnow congratulate Howard on her appointment and wish her the best in all her future endeavors. For more news on this and other import retailers in our industry, check in with us at AndNowUKnow.
