Kroger CIO to retire
The Kroger Co. will soon have a new tech leader.
Christopher T. Hjelm, executive VP and chief information officer of Kroger, will be succeeded by Yael Cosset, Kroger's chief digital officer, effective May 1, 2019. Hjelm will remain executive VP until his retirement on August 1, 2019.
Cosset will assume responsibility for the Kroger technology function in addition to his current Kroger digital portfolio – underscoring the strategic integration of digital and technology initiatives to deliver customers anything, anytime, anywhere, the company said.
"Yael and Chris have worked collaboratively to support Kroger's technology evolution," said chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen. "Consistent with Kroger's history of thoughtful succession planning, Chris and Yael have a deliberate transition plan to ensure continuity while successfully delivering on our Restock Kroger technology initiatives to redefine the grocery customer experience."
Cosset was named group VP and chief digital officer in January 2017, where he has been successfully leading Kroger's digital growth strategy. He previously served as chief commercial officer and CIO of 84.51° since its inception in 2015. Prior to this, he held several leadership roles at dunnhumby, including executive VP of consumer markets, global CIO.
Christopher T. Hjelm, executive VP and chief information officer of Kroger, will be succeeded by Yael Cosset, Kroger's chief digital officer, effective May 1, 2019. Hjelm will remain executive VP until his retirement on August 1, 2019.
Cosset will assume responsibility for the Kroger technology function in addition to his current Kroger digital portfolio – underscoring the strategic integration of digital and technology initiatives to deliver customers anything, anytime, anywhere, the company said.
"Yael and Chris have worked collaboratively to support Kroger's technology evolution," said chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen. "Consistent with Kroger's history of thoughtful succession planning, Chris and Yael have a deliberate transition plan to ensure continuity while successfully delivering on our Restock Kroger technology initiatives to redefine the grocery customer experience."
Cosset was named group VP and chief digital officer in January 2017, where he has been successfully leading Kroger's digital growth strategy. He previously served as chief commercial officer and CIO of 84.51° since its inception in 2015. Prior to this, he held several leadership roles at dunnhumby, including executive VP of consumer markets, global CIO.