Mary F. Sammons
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Mary F. Sammons (born 1946[1]) is an American businesswoman who formerly served as the CEO,[2] and is the former chairperson, of Rite Aid. 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 College (now Marylhurst University) and St. Mary's Academy.[4]
Sammon worked at Fred Meyer Stores for 26 years and held the position of President and CEO until 1999.[5]
In 2003, Sammon became the CEO of Rite Aid. In 2010, she stepped down from her position as CEO and remained Chairman until 2012.[6]
In 2009, Forbes named her the 21st most powerful woman in the world.[7]
References
- ^ http://www.notablebiographies.com/newsmakers2/2007-Pu-Z/Sammons-Mary.html
- ^ "Mary F Sammons". Forbes. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
- ^ http://www.notablebiographies.com/newsmakers2/2007-Pu-Z/Sammons-Mary.html
- ^ St. Mary's Academy, Portland, Oregon
- ^ "Mary F. Sammons: Executive Profile & Biography - Businessweek". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
- ^ "Mary Sammons to step down as Rite Aid CEO, will stay chair - USATODAY.com". usatoday30.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
- ^ "The 100 Most Powerful Women". Forbes.com.