# Greg Foran

> Gregory Stephen Foran is a New Zealand business executive and the chief executive officer of Kroger, appointed on February 9, 2026. He previously led Walmart U.S. and Air New Zealand after a career at Woolworths that began in supermarket operations. His public leadership record emphasizes store standards, frontline feedback, customer relationships and digital shopping.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at The Kroger Co.
- **Organizations:** The Kroger Co., Walmart, Air New Zealand, Woolworths Group, Big W, Dick Smith Electronics
- **Nationality:** New Zealander
- **Education:** Diploma in Management, New Zealand Institute of Management, Advanced Management Program (executive education), Harvard University, Advanced Management Program (executive education), University of Virginia
- **Known for:** Led Walmart U.S. during 20 consecutive quarters of positive comparable-sales growth., Expanded online grocery ordering and pickup during his Walmart U.S. tenure., Led Air New Zealand through major operational and supply-chain disruption.

## Career timeline

- **1970s** — Began filling supermarket shelves in Hamilton and entered Woolworths management training.
- **2009-2011** — Director of Supermarkets, Liquor and Petrol at Woolworths.
- **2011-10** — Joined Walmart in international projects.
- **2012-03** — Became president and CEO of Walmart China.
- **2014-05** — Became president and CEO of Walmart Asia.
- **2014-08** — Became president and CEO of Walmart U.S.
- **2019-11** — John Furner succeeded him at Walmart U.S.; Foran remained through January 2020 for the transition.
- **2020-02** — Started as CEO of Air New Zealand.
- **2025-10** — Left Air New Zealand; Nikhil Ravishankar succeeded him.
- **2026-02** — Appointed CEO and director of Kroger.

## Achievements

- Led Walmart U.S. during 20 consecutive quarters of positive comparable-sales growth.
- Expanded online grocery ordering and pickup during his Walmart U.S. tenure.
- Led Air New Zealand through major operational and supply-chain disruption.
- Appointed Kroger CEO and board member in February 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Kroger announced plans to eliminate 3,000 corporate roles over three years as it increases AI use; Foran described the changes in an employee memo.
- **2026-09** — Kroger reported second-quarter identical sales excluding fuel up 0.2% and adjusted eCommerce sales up 20%, while lowering its full-year identical-sales guidance.
- **2026-07** — Kroger announced an agreement to acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion, subject to regulatory approval.
- **2026-02** — Became Kroger CEO on February 9, succeeding interim CEO Ron Sargent.

## Links

- Website: https://www.thekrogerco.com/shareholders-letter-greg/

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Last updated: 2026-10-21