The Friday Checkout: Another Top Grocer Taps an Outsider as CEO

The Friday Checkout: Another top grocer taps an outsider as CEO

Like Kroger, Ahold Delhaize tends to promote from within but chose to break with the practice in naming its new chief executive.

Ahold Delhaize Names Garnier As CEO Nominee, Muller To Retire In 2027

Ahold Delhaize has nominated Thierry Garnier for appointment as a member of the management board and to serve as president and CEO. Garnier is expected to succeed Frans Muller around the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held in April 2027. Muller will retire from the company and step down as president and CEO after leading the company since July 2018. The appointment is subject to shareholder approval at an Extraordinary General Meet…

The appointment of Thierry Garnier ushers in a new era at Ahold Delhaize - RetailDetail EU

Frans Muller’s successor at Ahold Delhaize has big shoes to fill. What does the retail group see in the British-French executive Thierry Garnier, who has a background at Carrefour, Kingfisher, and Tesco? Digital transformation may be the answer.

Thierry Garnier to become Ahold Delhaize chief exec

Former Kingfisher boss Ahold Delhaize has nominated Thierry Garnier to serve as its next president and chief executive.  Garnier is expected to succeed Frans Muller following the annual general meeting in April 2027, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval. Garnier has served as chief executive of Kingfisher since September 2019. His career includes more than 20 years at Carrefour, where he held roles including chief executive of Carrefou…