Laura Smith, Senior Category Strategy Manager, The Kroger Co.
Laura is a recognized leader in private brand industry, with 15+ years of experience building and scaling retailer owned brands. She has led multi billion dollar Center Store and Fresh portfolios and has played a pivotal role in shaping Kroger’s growth platforms. Laura spearheaded the creation and expansion of the Simple Truth Plant Based pillar and most recently led the inception, strategic planning, and execution of the Simple Truth Protein pillar, earning industry recognition for both.