Rodney McMullen, the CEO and Chairman of Kroger, unexpectedly stepped down after an internal investigation into his personal behavior. Kroger, the biggest grocery store chain in the U.S., announced on Monday that this investigation was not about how the company runs or its financial matters. However, they found that McMullen’s actions did not follow their rules for business ethics.
Since he resigned and won’t get a bonus for 2024, people are really curious about what he did. On social media platforms like X and Reddit, many users are guessing about the situation. One person on X asked, “What could the Kroger CEO have done to get in trouble?” Other users were shocked because McMullen is a known supporter of Donald Trump, yet they still don’t know the exact nature of the allegations.
People have suggested funny and bizarre theories online, like “Did he gamble? Hire sex workers? Or not pay workers?” Others joked that maybe he didn’t want to work in the office four days a week.
After McMullen’s sudden leave, he will give up all his unearned stock and won’t receive a bonus for next year, according to a filing with the SEC. Many are asking, “What did he really do?”
Rodney McMullen, 64, began his journey in Kroger in 1978 as a part-time stock clerk. He worked hard to rise through the ranks, becoming the CEO in 2014. Now, Ronald Sargent from the board has taken over as the interim CEO and chairman.
Since this news broke, searches for “Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen” have shot up on Google, especially from Kentucky, his home state, and Ohio, where Kroger is based. Search interest peaked on March 3, around 10:50 PM, with related searches about McMullen and Kroger.
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