BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Companies said it has appointed Allison Pinkham as executive vice president and chief human resources officer, effective February 16, adding a seasoned people and transformation leader to its senior management team as the company advances its long-term growth strategy.
Pinkham brings more than 25 years of executive leadership and human resources experience to Albertsons. She most recently served as chief human resources officer and an executive committee member at Galderma, where she led the company’s end-to-end people strategy during a period of significant growth and transformation, including its transition from private equity ownership to a successful public company.
“As Albertsons Companies continues its growth and transformation, Allison Pinkham is a proven leader who will play a key role in advancing a strong people strategy, enhancing leadership capabilities, and fostering a vibrant culture that engages associates,” said Susan Morris, chief executive officer of Albertsons Companies. Morris said Pinkham’s track record of aligning HR strategy with business objectives will help support the company’s goal of earning “Customers for Life.”
Before joining Galderma, Pinkham served as chief people officer at Heineken USA and held senior human resources leadership roles at Boehringer Ingelheim, where she led teams across the United States, Europe and Asia. Her background also extends beyond traditional HR, with prior roles in marketing, management consulting and technology at companies including Mastercard, Booz Allen Hamilton and Accenture.
Pinkham holds a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech and is active in advisory and nonprofit leadership. She will report directly to Morris and succeeds Mike Theilmann, who retired from Albertsons Companies in November 2025.
“It is an incredibly exciting time to join Albertsons Cos. at a pivotal moment for the company’s growth and a dynamic time for the industry,” Pinkham said. She added that she is focused on building a people strategy that empowers associates and supports strong customer service across the organization.
Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the U.S., operating more than 2,200 stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia under banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco and ACME. In 2024, the company and the Albertsons Companies Foundation contributed more than $435 million in food and financial support to communities, including more than $40 million through its Nourishing Neighbors program.
