Former Albertsons president joins Digimarc board

Beaverton, Ore. - Richard King, former president and COO of Albertsons Inc., has been elected to the Digimarc board of directors. His 45 years of retail, consumer products and food industry experience will provide advice Digimarc expands its involvement in the retail industry with its barcode technology.



King began his career with Albertsons in 1963. He held senior level management positions, including president and COO, from February 1996 to June 1999. Later, King served as VP at Associated Food Stores, and president of two of its subsidiaries, Fresh Market and Associated Retail Stores.