Susan D. Morris
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Susan D. Morris | |
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| Born | 1969 (age 56–57) |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater | Colorado State University |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Employer | Albertsons |
| Title | President and Chief Executive Officer |
| Board member of | IDACORP and Food Marketing Institute |
Susan D. Morris is an American business executive who has served as president and chief executive officer of Albertsons since 1 May 2025.[1][2] She previously served as Albertsons’ executive vice president and chief operations officer from 2018 to 2025.[1]
Career
Morris began her retail career at an Albertsons store in the Denver market.[2][4] She rose through store operations, merchandising and regional leadership roles, becoming president of the Intermountain Division in 2013 and president of the Denver Division in 2015.[5][6]
In April 2016, Morris was appointed executive vice president of retail operations for Albertsons’ East Region;[4] she became executive vice president and chief operations officer in January 2018, overseeing supply chain, manufacturing and retail operations across more than 2,200 stores in 34 states.[7]
On 3 March 2025, Albertsons announced a CEO succession plan under which Morris would succeed Vivek Sankaran as president and CEO, effective 1 May 2025; she also joined the company’s board of directors on that date.[1][2]
As CEO, Morris has outlined a focus on the company’s “Customers for Life” strategy and discussed pricing, loyalty and private brands as levers for growth. In July 2025, following first-quarter results, she said on a post-earnings call that the grocer had invested in loyalty programs and targeted promotions while leaning on private-label products; Albertsons raised its annual identical-sales forecast at the time.[8] Industry press also noted leadership changes aimed at accelerating technology, retail media and e-commerce initiatives after she took the helm.[9]
Board service and other activities
Morris serves on the board of directors of IDACORP (the parent of Idaho Power), to which she was appointed in May 2023.[3] According to company disclosures, she also serves on the board of the Food Marketing Institute (FMI).[2]