Kroger appoints Nate Faust as Chief eCommerce Officer

The Kroger Co. has appointed Nate Faust as Executive Vice President and Chief eCommerce Officer, effective September 1, 2026. Faust joins the company to lead its digital business and oversee eCommerce operations.

Faust brings extensive experience in digital commerce and supply chain innovation. He is the co-founder of Jet.com and previously served as Senior Vice President of Walmart U.S. eCommerce Supply Chain following Walmart’s acquisition of Jet.com in 2016. His career also includes executive roles at Diapers.com and most recently as the founder of the logistics startup Olive.

Kroger CEO Greg Foran expressed enthusiasm for the appointment, noting that Faust has a history of building businesses that redefine customer expectations regarding speed and value. The move follows Kroger’s establishment of a dedicated eCommerce business unit over a year ago.