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Hjelm to join Kroger as SVP & CIO

09 Aug '05

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Mr. Hjelm previously served as Senior Vice President (SVP) for technology at eBay Inc, overseeing all aspects of technology. Under his leadership, eBay achieved record levels of site quality and reliability during a period of accelerating global business growth and new product introductions.

Mr. Hjelm also spent 14 years at Federal Express Corp., where he was senior vice president and chief information officer. At Federal Express, he was responsible for information technology planning, development, operations and revenue operations.

His role also included reengineering of the global billing process and systems, formation of technology strategic planning and architecture, and worldwide standardization and expansion of technology services and products during a period of rapid international growth.

“They are very pleased to welcome Chris to Kroger's senior leadership team,” said Mr. Dillon. “His breadth and depth of business and technology experience will help ensure that Kroger's information systems group will continue to improve supporting the needs of the business while supporting Kroger's growth.”

Nation's largest grocery retailer Kroger operates (either directly or through its subsidiaries) 2,524 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 32 states under two dozen local banners including Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, King Soopers, Smith's and Smith's Marketplace, Fry's and Fry's Marketplace, Dillons, QFC and City Market.

Kroger also operated (directly or through subsidiaries, franchise agreements, or operating agreements) 793 convenience stores, 432 fine jewelry stores, 552 supermarket fuel centers and 42 food processing plants.

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