PCC Community Markets CEO Announces Retirement

PCC Community Markets, the largest food cooperative in the United States, today announced that Chief Executive Officer and President Krishnan “Krish” Srinivasan has shared his plans to retire, effective January 29, 2027. As part of a thoughtfully planned leadership transition, Srinivasan will continue serving as CEO and President while the Board of Trustees conducts a national executive search to identify his successor. He will also work closely with the Board throughout the search process and with the incoming leader during onboarding, helping ensure a seamless handoff and equipping the next CEO and President with context and continuity.

Srinivasan became PCC’s seventh CEO in 2022 after serving as the co-op’s Chief Financial Officer since 2018. His relationship with PCC began in the 1990s as a member and shopper, long before he joined the executive leadership team. His decades-long connection to the co-op and the Puget Sound region shaped a leadership approach rooted in a deep understanding of its mission, members, and local community.

“This decision comes after a lot of personal reflection and thought. For more than eight years, PCC has been where my passion and my sense of purpose found equal voice. It has been a uniquely special experience to do what I enjoy with an extraordinary team of people in service of a mission that truly moves us all,” Srinivasan said. “I have long known this would be my last full-time role. I am making this decision now because our co-op is very well positioned for its next chapter, and I am personally ready to pass the reins on—and to spend more time with family and loved ones in my own life’s next chapter.”

Srinivasan assumed the role of CEO during one of the most challenging periods in the local and independent co-op’s history. Retail and food industries nationwide were navigating the lasting effects of the pandemic, from rising costs to supply chain disruptions, and PCC faced significant financial and operational challenges. Under his leadership, PCC’s membership more than doubled; two rounds of collective bargaining resulted in industry-leading benefits and compensation packages for unionized staff members; and the co-op returned to a path of long-term economic stability, positioning PCC for continued success for generations to come. In 2025, PCC delivered strong financial results, generating $487.8 million in net sales — an 8.4% increase year over year, according to the 2025 Co-op Purpose Report.

“Krish has been exactly the CEO that PCC Community Markets needed,” said PCC Board Chair, Joe Rogoff. “He brought strong financial acumen, inspired confidence, and crafted a strategic vision. He stabilized our financial foundation, re-engaged members, and made the difficult decisions necessary for the future of the co-op. His authenticity and transparency engaged all of our stakeholders, and while we wish him well in retirement, we are very sorry to see him go.”

“The Board of Trustees has initiated a search for Krish’s successor. PCC is a unique business, and our culture, commitment to quality standards, focus on supporting our local communities, connection with members, and appreciation of those who do the everyday work in the stores will continue to be our emphasis,” said Rogoff.

Before becoming CEO in 2022, Srinivasan served as PCC’s CFO (2018—2022) and held leadership positions at Microsoft, Amazon, Lyft, and Remitly. Throughout his career, he has also contributed his expertise through board service with the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Seattle Association, and National Co-op Grocers (NCG), among others.

Srinivasan will continue serving as CEO and President through January 2027, leading the organization through the transition while advancing key strategic initiatives, including the opening of PCC’s newest and much-anticipated 17th store location in Madison Valley.