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2026
Zaandam, the Netherlands, August 27, 2026  – Ahold Delhaize today announces that its Supervisory Board has nominated Margaret Versteden-Van Duijn for appointment as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia and member of
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, 27 July, 2026 – Today, Ahold Delhaize marked its 10th anniversary by sounding the opening gong at Euronext Amsterdam. The moment celebrates a decade spent building the power of local brands, during which the company grew
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, June 23, 2026  – Ahold Delhaize today announces the nomination of Edmond Mesrobian for appointment to Ahold Delhaize’s Supervisory Board. The Supervisory Board will propose his appointment to an Extraordinary
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, June 18, 2026  – Ahold Delhaize today announces that its Supervisory Board has nominated Claire Peters for appointment as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ahold Delhaize USA and member of the Management Board
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, May 6, 2026 – Ahold Delhaize today announces that Claude Sarrailh, CEO Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia, has informed the company that he will pursue a career opportunity
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, May 6, 2026 – Ahold Delhaize today announces that its Supervisory Board has nominated Thierry Garnier for appointment as a member of the Management Board and to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, April 28, 2026 - Ahold Delhaize today announces that Petr Pavlik, Brand President of Albert in the Czech Republic, will leave the company to pursue other opportunities outside Ahold Delhaize. Petr will transition his duties
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, April 21, 2026  – Ahold Delhaize announces today that Wouter Poort, currently Unit Manager Non-Perishables & Beverages at Albert Heijn, will be appointed Brand President of Dutch liquor store brand
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, April 8, 2026 – Today, Ahold Delhaize held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM). Shareholders adopted all proposals on the agenda, including Ahold Delhaize’s 2025 financial statements and (re)appointments to its
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, March 24, 2026 – Ahold Delhaize today announces that JJ Fleeman will depart from his role as CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA, effective end of June 2026, to pursue another career opportunity.  JJ has spent his entire 36-year
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, March 2, 2026  – Ahold Delhaize today announces the appointment of Stephane Deutsch as Brand President of Super Indo, effective June 22. This follows on the news that Boudewijn van Nieuwenhuijzen has decided
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, February 24, 2026 - Ahold Delhaize today announces the nomination of Neela Montgomery for appointment to Ahold Delhaize's Supervisory Board. The Supervisory Board will propose her appointment
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, February 24, 2026 - Ahold Delhaize today announces that its Supervisory Board intends to propose the reappointment of Jolanda Poots-Bijl as CFO and member of the Management Board at the Annual General Meeting of
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February 5, 2026 - Ahold Delhaize has been once again named as a Leading Employer for 2026, placing the company among the top 1% of employers worldwide. The recognition was announced during the Leading Employers award ceremony
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2025
Zaandam, the Netherlands, November 17, 2025 – Ahold Delhaize announces today that it has appointed Xavier Piesvaux as Country Manager Romania as of January 1, 2026, reporting directly to Claude Sarrailh, CEO of Ahold Delhaize Europe &
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, November 3, 2025  – Ahold Delhaize announces today it has appointed Alexandros Boussis, currently SVP Commerce & Marketing, as the new Brand President of local Belgian brand Delhaize as of January 1,
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October 7, 2025 – We are excited to share that Jan Brecht has officially kicked off his second week in his new role as CTO for Ahold Delhaize. We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Jan and learn more about his background, leadership
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, September 24, 2025 – Ahold Delhaize announces today that Julia Vander Ploeg will be stepping down from the Supervisory Board, effective October 1, 2025.Julia has served on Ahold Delhaize’s Supervisory Board since April 12,
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, August, 8, 2025 – Ahold Delhaize announces that shareholders appointed Wiebe Draijer as member of the Ahold Delhaize Supervisory Board during today’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). Wiebe will also assume the role of
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, July 10, 2025  – Ahold Delhaize today announces the appointment of Jan Brecht as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and member of the Executive Committee, effective September 26, 2025. He will succeed Ben
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June 20, 2025 – Last week, the 2025 Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Global Summit brought together over 1,000 senior leaders from retail and manufacturing. Hosted in Amsterdam, the Summit showcased how collaboration and innovation can accelerate positive
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, June 17, 2025 – Ahold Delhaize is pleased to announce the nomination of Wiebe Draijer for appointment as a new member to its Supervisory Board. This proposed appointment will be submitted to an
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, June 3, 2025 – Ahold Delhaize announces today that Lynne Bruning-van Gessel, who is currently Commercial Director at Etos, will be appointed Brand President of Dutch drugstore brand Etos. This follows on the news that
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, May 19, 2025  – Ahold Delhaize announces that Tim Bork is appointed as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia, effective today, May 19. This newly created role will report
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, April 24, 2025 – Ahold Delhaize today announces that Margaret Versteden-van Duijn, currently Brand President of its online retail platform bol, will be appointed Brand President of Albert Heijn, Etos and Gall & Gall.
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, April 9, 2025 – Today, Ahold Delhaize held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM). Shareholders adopted all proposals on the agenda, including Ahold Delhaize’s 2024 financial statements and (re)appointments to its
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, March 20, 2025  – Ahold Delhaize today announces that Marit van Egmond, CEO of Albert Heijn, Etos and Gall & Gall has decided to leave after a 28-year career at the company. She will transition as per 30
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, March 18, 2025  – Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia announces that Jesper Lauridsen, current Brand President of Albert and COO of the Central and Southeastern Europe (CSE) region, will transition full-time into his
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, February 25, 2025 – Ahold Delhaize today announces the nomination of Per Bank for appointment to Ahold Delhaize’s Supervisory Board. The Supervisory Board will propose his appointment alongside the proposal to reappoint Jan
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February 20, 2025 – At the 2025 Leading Employers event held in Frankfurt this month, Ahold Delhaize was once again recognized as being among the top 1% of employers globally.  In recognition of Ahold Delhaize’s qualities as an employer,
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