Mike Troy is Editorial Director of the Grocery Group at Ensemble IQ consisting of Progressive Grocer and Retail Leader and the brands’ print, digital and event products. With nearly 30 years of retail and consumer goods industry experience, Mike has a passion for the industry and is regarded as a thought leader and influential voice. During his tenure with Ensemble IQ, and previously with Chain Store Age, Retailing Today, Discount Store News and Drug Store News, Mike has interviewed thousands of senior executives, covered major industry developments and trends and consistently offered a fresh, candid and insightful perspective. Mike is a native of Iowa who earned a journalism degree from Iowa State University in 1984 and resides in Tampa.