Macy's: Kellogg CEO John A. Bryant joins Board of Directors

By

Monica Karski

Published
Mar 28, 2015

Macy's Inc. on Friday announced that John A. Bryant, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Kellogg Company, has been elected to the Macy's, Inc. board of directors. It is the company's second addition to the board this year, following the appointment of Leslie Hale in January.

Bryant, 49, became chairman of the board of Kellogg Company in July 2014 after serving as the company's president and chief executive officer since January 2011. He has been a member of Kellogg's board of directors since 2010. Prior to becoming CEO, Bryant held a variety of key senior leadership roles, including chief financial officer, president of Kellogg North America, president of Kellogg International and chief operating officer. 

"As the current CEO of a major global consumer products company with significant experience in finance and operations, John understands the dynamics of successful strategy and execution. His insight will be invaluable as our company pursues organic growth as well as considers new business and innovation initiatives, including expansion into international markets," said Terry J. Lundgren, Macy's, Inc. chairman and chief executive officer.

A native of Brisbane, Australia, Bryant is a graduate of the Australian National University and holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The addition of Bryant brings the size of Macy's, Inc.'s board of directors to 13 members.