# Kevin Murphy

> Kevin S. Murphy is CEO and a director of Publix Super Markets. He joined the employee-owned grocer as a front service clerk in Margate, Florida, in 1984 at age 14, became a store manager in 1995, president in 2019 and CEO on January 1, 2024. His public leadership priorities include associate development, employee ownership and customer service.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Publix Super Markets
- **Organizations:** Publix Super Markets
- **Known for:** George W. Jenkins Award recipient, 2000., President’s Award recipient, 2007., Appointed CEO after a career spanning store, district, regional and corporate leadership.

## Career timeline

- **1984** — Joined Publix as a front service clerk in Margate, Florida, at age 14.
- **1995** — Promoted to store manager.
- **2000** — Received the George W. Jenkins Award.
- **2003** — Promoted to district manager.
- **2007** — Received the President’s Award.
- **2009** — Promoted to regional director.
- **2014** — Promoted to vice president of the Miami Division.
- **2016** — Promoted to senior vice president of retail operations.
- **2019** — Became president of Publix.
- **2024-01-01** — Became CEO of Publix.
- **2024-04-16** — Elected to the Publix board of directors.

## Achievements

- George W. Jenkins Award recipient, 2000.
- President’s Award recipient, 2007.
- Appointed CEO after a career spanning store, district, regional and corporate leadership.
- Elected to the Publix board of directors in April 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Announced technology officer promotions effective January 1, 2027, including expanded roles for Laurie Douglas and Erik Katenkamp.
- **2026-09** — Spoke about feeding neighbors as Publix Super Markets Charities announced a $25 million donation supporting more than 350 food banks and other nonprofits.
- **2026-08** — Commented on associate commitment as Publix reported second-quarter sales of $15.7 billion and a 0.5% decline in comparable-store sales.
- **2026-05** — Praised Todd Jones as an operator and mentor when Jones announced retirement as executive chairman, remaining board chairman.
- **2026-03** — Publix reported fiscal 2025 sales of $62.7 billion, up 5%, and net earnings of $4.7 billion.

## Links

- Website: https://www.publix.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-murphy-b43aa129

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