From Adweek · Mitchell Parton · · 1m
Albertsons Media Head Departs
Albertsons retail media chief leaves grocery giant after unexpected exit.
In brief
Albertsons retail media chief leaves grocery giant after unexpected exit. Brian Monahan, Albertsons Media Collective's svp, left the company abruptly, reporting to new CMO Emily Turner. Originally reported by Adweek.
Albertsons Media Head Leaves
Brian Monahan, svp of Albertsons Media Collective, abruptly exited the grocery giant's retail media network.
New Reporting Structure
Albertsons Media Collective will now report to Emily Turner, the company's CMO.
Unexpected Departure
Monahan was planning to speak at New York industry events this week but did not immediately respond to comments.
Company Statement
Albertsons thanked Monahan for his leadership and contributions, wishing him continued success.
Background
Monahan joined Albertsons in July 2025 after seven years at Dentsu, including as head of retail media solutions for the Americas.
Strategic Shift
Monahan aimed to implement agency learnings to shape retail media, emphasizing collective growth for clients and customers.
The key point
Brian Monahan, Albertsons Media Collective's svp, left the company abruptly, reporting to new CMO Emily Turner.
