Kroger has announced the appointment of Nate Faust as EVP and chief ecommerce officer, effective from 1 September 2026.
He brings over two decades of experience to the role, having previously worked in e-commerce businesses, most recently at Olive to create waste-free delivery.
Additionally, Faust has worked as a founder, operator, investor, and advisor at the center of supply chain innovation, digital commerce, and consumer experience.
He has worked in senior positions at major supermarket retailers, including serving as SVP of Walmart US ecommerce supply chain, where he oversaw a multi-year transformation of the customer delivery experience.
Faust is also the co-founder of mass merchandise online marketplace Jet.com where he managed the company as COO, leading first-party merchandising, replenishment, fulfillment, and customer service.
Greg Foran, CEO of Kroger said: “Nate built businesses that redefined what customers expect from eCommerce, built on speed, value, and the experience of getting exactly what the customer ordered.
“That is the standard we are holding ourselves to as we grow our digital business. I am thrilled to welcome Nate to the team.”
Faust added: “Kroger has deep customer relationships, unmatched loyalty data, and a footprint that puts us closer to customers.
“I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to work alongside Greg again and build on that strong foundation, continuing to improve the customer experience in this fast-growing part of the business.”
This move comes after the supermarket chain announced the acquisition of food and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle last month for a price of $1.65bn.
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