Boise, Idaho, United States – January 2026 — Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) today announced that Allison Pinkham will join the Company as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer effective Feb. 16, 2026.
Allison brings over 25 years of executive leadership and human resources experience to Albertsons Cos. Allison was most recently the Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Committee Member at Galderma, a global dermatology category leader. In this role, she led the end-to-end people strategy during a pivotal period of growth and transformation, guiding the organization from private equity ownership to a highly successful public company.
“As Albertsons Companies continues its growth and transformation, Allison Pinkham is a proven leader who will play a key role in advancing a strong people strategy, enhancing leadership capabilities, and fostering a vibrant culture that engages associates to help drive the continued successful execution of our strategy to earn Customers for Life,” said Susan Morris, Chief Executive Officer of Albertsons Cos. “Allison is a welcome addition to our talented leadership team, with her track record of translating business objectives into forward-looking HR strategies that drive performance, growth and engagement.”
Before her time at Galderma, Allison served as Chief People Officer at Heineken USA as well as in senior HR leadership roles at Boehringer Ingelheim leading teams across the U.S., Europe and Asia. Allison also brings experience beyond HR where she held roles in marketing, management consulting and technology at market-leading companies including Mastercard, Booz Allen Hamilton and Accenture. Allison earned a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech and is active in advisory and nonprofit leadership.
“It is an incredibly exciting time to join Albertsons Cos. at a pivotal moment for the company’s growth and a dynamic time for the industry,” Allison said. “What excites me the most is working alongside dedicated leaders and teams to build on the company’s strong foundation and shape a people strategy that empowers every team member to thrive as they serve our customers with excellence.”
Allison will report to CEO Susan Morris. Allison succeeds Mike Theilmann, who retired from Albertsons Cos. in November 2025.
Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States. As of November 29, 2025, the Company operated 2,243 retail food and drug stores with 1,708 pharmacies, 404 associated fuel centers, 22 dedicated distribution centers and 19 manufacturing facilities. The Company operates stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia under 22 well known banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, ACME, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s Food Lovers Market. In 2024, along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, the Company contributed more than $435 million in food and financial support, including more than $40 million through our Nourishing Neighbors Program to ensure those living in our communities and those impacted by disasters have enough to eat.
Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Haggen and Balducci’s Food Lovers Market are registered trademarks of Albertsons Companies, Inc. or its subsidiaries. ACME, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, Shaw’s, and Star Market are trademarks of Albertsons Companies, Inc. or its subsidiaries. Albertsons associated logos, product names and services are trademarks of Albertsons Companies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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