Mariano's Executives Departing In Shake-Up That Consolidates Leadership Under Kroger

In the most significant shake-up since being acquired by the Kroger Co., Mariano’s confirmed Thursday that its leadership team will be consolidated into a single Wisconsin-based division.

Several executives who worked closely with Bob Mariano in launching the grocery chain in the Chicago area, including Don Rosanova, Mariano’s president, and Don Fitzgerald, vice president of merchandising, will leave the company as part of the consolidation. Rosanova is retiring effective Sept. 29, the company said. Fitzgerald will work as a strategic adviser until January, as will John Boyle, vice president of operations for Roundy’s.

n the most significant shake-up since being acquired by the Kroger Co., Mariano’s confirmed Thursday that its leadership team will be consolidated into a single Wisconsin-based division.

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