Cincinnati-based supermarket giant Kroger will name former Walmart executive Greg Foran, 64, as its next CEO, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.

Grocery giant Kroger plans to hire Greg Foran, who previously headed an airline and Walmart's U.S. unit, as chief executive officer, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Kroger Company (NYSE:KR) is preparing to name former Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) executive Greg Foran as its next chief executive officer, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal citing people familiar with the matter.

Grocery giant Kroger plans to hire Greg Foran, who previously headed an airline and Walmart’s US unit, as chief executive officer, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Kroger (KR) plans to name Greg Foran as its next chief executive, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday, citing people familiar with the decision. The appointment ends a months-long search for a permanent leader.