Albertsons Cos. appointed Brian Rice to its board of directors effective Feb. 25, expanding the board to 11 members.
Rice is a seasoned global technology executive with more than 30 years of experience leading large-scale digital transformation, technology modernization and operational excellence across recognized consumer brands. He currently serves as EVP and global CIO at McDonald’s Corp., where he is a member of the company’s executive leadership team and serves as the primary liaison to the board of directors on all technology matters.
“Brian is a proven technology and transformation leader who understands how to translate digital innovation into measurable business results,” said Albertsons CEO Susan Morris.
“His deep expertise in modern platforms, data and AI, cybersecurity, and digital customer experiences will be invaluable as we continue to advance our business strategy and our big bets in technology and AI. We are pleased to welcome Brian to our board.”
Technology leadership experience
Rice oversees global technology, digital, data and cybersecurity capabilities at McDonald’s Corp., where he is helping the company to exceed 250 million loyalty members by 2027. He has extensive experience partnering with executive leadership teams and boards of directors on technology strategy, cybersecurity, risk management and large-scale transformation initiatives. He also brings deep understanding of the complexities of global supply chains, consumer engagement and digital-first retail.
Before McDonald’s, Rice held senior positions at Cardinal Health, Kellogg Company, General Motors and Mars. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from Ferris State University.
“It is an honor to join the board of directors of Albertsons Companies,” Rice said. “I look forward to working with the board and management team to advance the company’s focus on digital, technology and AI.”
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