Claude Sarrailh appointed CEO of Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia, joins the Management Board on September 1 as Executive Vice President. His CEO role will begin on October 1. He hails from Metro AG, where he was Chief Customer and Merchandise Officer.
Claude Sarrailh’s Vision for Ahold Delhaize
Quality Healthy Products: As CEO, Claude Sarrailh envisions bringing quality and healthy products into the organization. Local adaptation coupled with leveraging scale to build a robust multichannel ecosystem is what he sees as necessary for this realization. Working together with colleagues towards achieving great things for Ahold Delhaize is what excites him most.
Board’s Confidence in Claude Sarrailh
International Retail Experience: Peter Agnefjäll, Chair of the Supervisory Board expressed his confidence in Mr.Sarrailh’s international retail experience which spans over many years. According to him “I am confident that under his leadership we will be able not only to cope with challenges but also transform them into opportunities”. Additionally, Peter praised his ability to develop strategic capabilities and foster an inclusive results-oriented culture.
Transition from Wouter Kolk
Serving Since October 2018: Claude Sarrailh takes up office after Wouter Kolk; who has been serving as Chief Executive Officer for Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia since October 2018 when they rebranded their businesses under one umbrella name. The board thanked Mr.Kolk for his immense contribution towards realizing this accomplishment and wished him success in all future endeavors.
Background and Announcement
Nomination made on May 15th, 2024: On May 15th, 2024; Ahold Delhaize made known its intention of nominating Mr.Sarrailh as new Chief Executive Officer at Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on July 10th same year shareholders approved this proposal.
Conclusion
Claude Sarrailh appointed as CEO presents an exciting new era for Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia. His leadership will be anchored on quality, sustainability and local adaptation.
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