CINCINNATI – The Kroger Co. Friday announced that Valerie Jabbar, senior vice president of Retail Divisions, retired in May after 38 years of service.
Jabbar began her career with Kroger's Fry's division in 1987 as a clerk and rose through a series of progressive leadership roles across multiple divisions, including district manager, vice president of Merchandising, division president of Ralphs, and group vice president of Center Store Merchandising before assuming her current role in 2021.
"Val's journey from store clerk to senior vice president is a testament to what's possible at Kroger," said Ron Sargent, Chairman of The Kroger Co. "She shaped teams, developed leaders and touched countless associates across this company for nearly four decades. We wish Val, Sam and their entire family all the best in this well-earned next chapter."
Throughout her career, Jabbar has been recognized as a leader both inside and outside the grocery industry. She has served on the boards of the Salvation Army, WAFC and NextUp, and has been a committed executive sponsor of Kroger's Women's Edge and KePasa Associate Resource Groups.
