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accession: "0001646972-26-000023"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ACI"
cik: "0001646972"
company_name: "Albertsons Companies, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-02-27T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T23:05:18.314505+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Albertsons appoints McDonald's CIO Brian Rice to board, expanding to 11 directors

## Summary
- Brian Rice appointed to Albertsons board effective Feb. 25, 2026; board expands from 10 to 11 members.
- Rice is EVP and Global CIO at McDonald's, overseeing technology, digital, data, and cybersecurity.
- He brings 30+ years of digital transformation experience from McDonald's, Cardinal Health, Kellogg, GM, and Mars.
- Rice is independent under NYSE rules; will receive standard non-management director compensation.
- Appointment aligns with Albertsons' strategy to advance digital, data, and AI capabilities.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001646972-26-000023
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ACI
- cik: 0001646972
- company_name: Albertsons Companies, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-02-27T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1646972/000164697226000023/0001646972-26-000023-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1646972/000164697226000023/aci-20260225.htm

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