# Albertsons Media Head Departs

> Albertsons retail media chief leaves grocery giant after unexpected exit.
- Title: Albertsons Media Head Departs · Adweek | Shortify
- Summary: Albertsons retail media chief leaves grocery giant after unexpected exit. Brian Monahan, Albertsons Media Collective's svp, left the company abruptly…
- Keywords: brian monahan, albertsons media collective, emily turner, albertsons, retail media, grocery giant, svp, dentsu, pinterest, walmart, ipg, safeway
- Source: Adweek — https://adweek.com/commerce/albertsons-retail-media-head-leaves-grocery-giant
- Author: Mitchell Parton
- Published: 2026-10-05T17:14:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brian monahan, albertsons media collective, emily turner, albertsons, retail media, grocery giant, svp, dentsu, pinterest, walmart, ipg, safeway
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Brian Monahan, Albertsons Media Collective's svp, left the company abruptly, reporting to new CMO Emily Turner.