Mary F. Sammons (born 1946[1]) is an American businesswoman who formerly served as the chairperson and CEO of Rite Aid.[2] She was formerly the president and CEO of Fred Meyer.

Biography

Mary F. Sammons was born in 1946[3] and hails from Portland, Oregon. She graduated from Marylhurst University (at the time Marylhurst College) and St. Mary's Academy.[4]

Sammons worked at Fred Meyer Stores for 26 years and held the position of President and CEO until 1999.[5]

In 1999, Sammons became President/COO of Rite Aid.[6] In 2003, Sammons became the CEO of Rite Aid. In 2010, she stepped down from her position as CEO and remained Chairman until 2012.[7]

In 2009, Forbes named her the 21st most powerful woman in the world.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Mary Sammons Biography - children, name, history, school, mother, son, old, born, college, time - Newsmakers Cumulation".
  2. ↑ "Mary F Sammons". Forbes. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  3. ↑ "Mary Sammons Biography - children, name, history, school, mother, son, old, born, college, time - Newsmakers Cumulation".
  4. ↑ St. Mary's Academy, Portland, Oregon
  5. ↑ "Mary F. Sammons: Executive Profile & Biography - Businessweek". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  6. ↑ MULADY, KATHY (2001-10-20). "Sammons provides just the right aid". seattlepi.com. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
  7. ↑ "Mary Sammons to step down as Rite Aid CEO, will stay chair - USATODAY.com". usatoday30.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  8. ↑ "The 100 Most Powerful Women". Forbes.com.


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