Sean Thompson

Sean Thompson serves as President of the Mid-Atlantic Division, bringing more than 25 years of experience in retail, wholesale, consulting, and sales. Known for his exceptional leadership and strategic vision, Sean has consistently driven transformation and growth across globally recognized brands. His depth in merchandising and consumer strategy positions him well to help Albertsons Companies continue to evolve and innovate while creating customers for life.

In his current role as President of the Mid-Atlantic Division, Sean oversees 295 stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC. His team operates under the historic ACME, Safeway, Kings, and Balducci’s banners, which have served communities for more than a century.

Sean began his career in retail as a buyer at Target Corporation before advancing through merchandising roles. He later joined 7-Eleven, where he scaled the private brand portfolio to over $1 billion in sales, helped integrate the acquisition of more than 1,000 stores, and served as Chief Customer Officer. Before joining Albertsons Companies, he served as CEO and President of Party City. Sean’s deep retail expertise, combined with his proven ability to deliver innovation and growth, makes him uniquely qualified to lead the Mid-Atlantic Division forward.

Sean loves how food can bring people together and create lasting memories. He is passionate about innovative dishes that deliver both great taste and health benefits, and he enjoys cooking meals for his family.