Ahold Delhaize announces the nomination of a new member to its Supervisory Board
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 Zijderveld, to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shareholders on April 9, 2025.
Per Bank is a Danish citizen who currently serves as President and CEO of Loblaw Companies Ltd. Before joining Loblaw Companies ltd. Per worked at companies such as Salling Group, Tesco, Coop and Mars.
Jan Zijderveld is a Dutch national and has been on the Supervisory Board of Ahold Delhaize since April 14, 2021. Jan is a member of the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee and Technology Committee. Jan also serves as a non-executive director for Pandora and Member of the Supervisory Board of Symrise AG.
Peter Agnefjäll, Chair of the Supervisory Board: “We are pleased to propose Per for appointment to the Supervisory Board. Per is a seasoned executive with international retail experience. We are also pleased to propose Jan for reappointment to the Supervisory Board recognizing his valuable contributions to the Supervisory Board.”
Furthermore, Bill McEwan, Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board, will step down from the Supervisory Board at the AGM 2025 after a longstanding and valuable tenure on Delhaize Group’s and Ahold Delhaize’s Supervisory Board since May 26, 2011.
Peter: “We would like to thank Bill for his significant and outstanding contributions during his tenure to the Supervisory Board and as Vice-Chair. Over the years we have valued his considerable experience and his good judgement. His extensive knowledge and international retail expertise will be greatly missed. We wish him all the best.”
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