Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen is resigning following a probe into his personal conduct, the grocery chain said Monday. McMullen, who was both the chairman and CEO, is out after a company board investigation found that his personal conduct,

Rodney McMullen, Kroger chairman and CEO, is stepping down after an internal investigation into his personal conduct.

Cincinnati-based grocer Kroger announced on Monday the abrupt resignation of its CEO Rodney McMullen, citing "personal conduct" that was inconsistent with company policy as the reason for his ousting.