Michael J. Donnelly

Biography

 Mike leads the company’s Merchandising and Procurement teams for Grocery, Perishables, Drug/GM and Pharmacy. He also has overall responsibility for Marketing, Loyalty, Corporate Brands, Digital, Merchandising Systems Strategy, Manufacturing, Logistics/Supply Chain, Culinary Innovation, The Little Clinic and Vitacost.  Mike began his career at Fry’s Food Stores in California in 1978. He advanced to several leadership positions at Fry’s, including district management. He was named vice president of Merchandising for Fry’s in 1995 and promoted to president of the Fry’s Division in 2000. After serving as senior vice president of Drug/General Merchandise in 2002, he resumed his role as president of Fry’s in 2003. He was named president of the Ralphs Division in 2007, and he was promoted to his current position in 2011.  Mike is a director at 84.51° and was a member of the Coca-Cola retailing research council.  Mike lives in Cincinnati, and enjoys spending time with his kids.

Research Interest

DRUGS AND MEDICINE