Zaandam, the Netherlands – Ahold Delhaize announced Tuesday that JJ Fleeman will step down as CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA at the end of June to pursue a new career opportunity.
Fleeman has spent his entire 36-year career in grocery retail with Ahold Delhaize companies, including Food Lion, the organization’s largest U.S. brand. Throughout his tenure, he has held a wide range of senior leadership roles across strategy, commercial operations, digital, retail operations, marketing, and merchandising. As leader of Peapod Digital Labs, Fleeman played a critical role in building the omnichannel capabilities that continue to underpin the company’s growth and success. He was appointed CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA and joined the Ahold Delhaize Management Board following the company’s 2023 Annual General Meeting
“I am grateful for the strong omnichannel foundation JJ has helped build, and I have full confidence in our U.S. leadership team to continue executing our Growing Together strategy,” said Frans Muller, President and CEO of Ahold Delhaize. “JJ’s strength in bringing teams together, developing a ‘winning together’ culture, combined with his ability to recognize talent and personal leadership will leave a lasting legacy in our company. We have appreciated JJ’s vision and business insights as part of our Management Board conversations and wish him success in his future endeavors.”
“Over the past 36 years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside extraordinary teams across the companies of Ahold Delhaize, and I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together for our customers and communities,” said JJ. “As I look ahead to a new chapter, I’m grateful for the associates who bring our brands to life every day, and I’m committed to supporting a smooth transition.”
“On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I would like to thank JJ for his dedicated leadership and the progress made across our U.S. businesses,” added Wiebe Draijer, Chair of the Supervisory Board of Ahold Delhaize. “We are committed to an orderly transition and to ensuring continued focus on the execution of our Growing Together strategy, serving our customers and communities in the markets our brands operate in.”
The company will provide updates on the succession process as appropriate.
