PCC Community Markets President and CEO Krishnan “Krish” Srinivasan plans to retire effective Jan. 29, 2027, the Seattle, Washington-based co-op announced in late September.
Srinivasan will continue as CEO while the board of trustees conducts a national search for his successor. He will work with the board throughout the search and with the incoming leader during onboarding, the organization said.
Srinivasan became the seventh CEO of PCC – which describes itself as the largest food cooperative in the U.S. – in 2022 after serving as CFO since 2018. His relationship with the co-op began in the 1990s as a member and shopper.
His next chapter
“For more than eight years, PCC has been where my passion and my sense of purpose found equal voice,” Srinivasan said. “I have long known this would be my last full-time role. I am making this decision now because our co-op is very well positioned for its next chapter, and I am personally ready to pass the reins on, and to spend more time with family and loved ones in my own life’s next chapter.”
Srinivasan took the top job as retail and food industries navigated the lasting effects of the pandemic and PCC faced significant financial and operational challenges. Under his leadership, membership grew to more than 125,000 active member-owners, two rounds of collective bargaining produced new benefits and compensation packages for unionized staff and the co-op returned to long-term economic stability. In 2025, PCC generated $487.8 million in net sales, up 8.4 percent year over year, according to its 2025 Co-op Purpose Report.
“Krish has been exactly the CEO that PCC Community Markets needed,” said Joe Rogoff, PCC board chair, who has more than 40 years of experience natural and organic foods, including executive roles at Whole Foods Market. “He brought strong financial acumen, inspired confidence and crafted a strategic vision. He stabilized our financial foundation, re-engaged members and made the difficult decisions necessary for the future of the co-op. His authenticity and transparency engaged all of our stakeholders, and while we wish him well in retirement, we are very sorry to see him go.”
On board with the mission
Of the search for Srinivasan’s successor, Rogoff indicated the importance of continuing to cultivate the co-op’s culture: “PCC is a unique business, and our culture, commitment to quality standards, focus on supporting our local communities, connection with members and appreciation of those who do the everyday work in the stores will continue to be our emphasis.”
Before joining PCC, Srinivasan held leadership positions at Microsoft, Amazon, Lyft and Remitly. He has served on boards including the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Seattle Association and National Co-op Grocers.
Through January, Srinivasan will continue advancing key initiatives, including the opening of PCC’s 17th store in Seattle’s Madison Valley neighborhood (separate story to come).