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David Dillon

b. 1951

American businessperson and board member; former CEO of Kroger; director at 3M

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Born 1951. David Dillon is an American chief executive officer and businessperson.

David B. Dillon (born March 30, 1951) is an American businessman and former chief executive officer (CEO) of Kroger in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Early life Born in 1951 in Hutchinson, Kansas, Dillon graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1969. Dillon is an Eagle Scout and was a senior patrol leader in Boy Scout Troop 301, of which his father was Scoutmaster.

J.S. Dillon, Dillon's great-grandfather, a Presbyterian pastor, started a self-service grocery store in Sterling, Kansas. His sons, including David's grandfather, continued growing the enterprise into a chain of stores. David's father, Paul, along with two cousins, guided the corporation in the next generation when Dillon Stores became a public corporation. It was headquartered in Hutchinson, 20 miles from Sterling.

Education Dillon attended the University of Kansas, where he was student body president and initiated into Sigma Chi. Dillon also attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

Career Dillon worked for Dillons Stores with various leadership roles in the company. In 1982, Kroger bought out Dillon Stores.

In 1990, Dillon was named the Vice President of Kroger. In 2003, Dillon became the CEO of Kroger. Dillon succeeded its previous CEO Joe Pichler.

It was announced on September 20, 2013 that Dillon would be retiring as CEO of Kroger effective January 1, 2014. Dillon was succeeded as CEO by Rodney McMullen, a COO of Kroger. Dillon remained on as Chairman of the Board through the end of 2014.

Dillon sits on the board of directors of the Consumer Goods Forum.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Kansas, Southern Methodist University, Hutchinson High School, Cox School of Business
Positions held
Chief executive officer, Board of directors member
Awards
Eagle Scout
Also known as
David B. Dillon, David B Dillon

People in David Dillon's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Dillon?

American businessperson and board member; former CEO of Kroger; director at 3M

When was David Dillon born?

David Dillon was born on 30 March 1951 in Hutchinson.

What is David Dillon's occupation?

David Dillon is a chief executive officer and businessperson.

What nationality is David Dillon?

David Dillon is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Dillon

· Wikidata: Q911897

· DBpedia: David Dillon (businessman)

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