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Mary F. Sammons
American businesswoman (born 1946)
Mary F. Sammons (born October 12, 1946[1]) is an American businesswoman who was the chairperson and CEO of Rite Aid.[2] She was formerly the president and CEO of Fred Meyer.
Mary F. Sammons | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1946-10-12) October 12, 1946 (age 77) Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Marylhurst College (BA) |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Spouse |
Nickolas F. Sammons (m. 1967) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | Lee W. Jackson Ann Cherry |
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]
- "Mary F Sammons". Forbes. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
- St. Mary's Academy, Portland, Oregon
- "Mary F. Sammons: Executive Profile & Biography - Businessweek". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
- MULADY, KATHY (2001-10-20). "Sammons provides just the right aid". seattlepi.com. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
- "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.
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