Kroger Names Barclay SVP of HR 2009-10-26

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. last week said it has named Kathleen S. Barclay senior vice president, human resources, effective in January 2010. She most recently headed global human resources for General Motors Corp., a position she held for more than 10 years. At Kroger, she will be responsible for leading all aspects of human resources and will report to David Dillon, Kroger's chairman and chief executive officer. She will also be a member of the company's executive leadership team.

HERKERT ELECTED TO FMI BOARD

ARLINGTON, Va. — Craig Herkert, chief executive officer of Supervalu, has been named to the board of directors of Food Marketing Institute here, FMI said last week. Herkert was named CEO of Supervalu in May, after serving executive roles with Wal-Mart Stores and Albertsons. “Craig's involvement with FMI will help all our businesses thrive thanks to his facility in leading change and his tremendous energy,” Leslie G. Sarasin, FMI president and chief executive officer, said in a statement. “He is a wonderful addition to the FMI board of directors and we look forward to working with him.”