Ahold Delhaize announced the appointment of Natalia Wallenberg as the new Chief Human Resources Officer, effective immediately. Wallenberg joins from Syngenta Group, where she led HR for the Crop Protection division. Her experience spans nearly a decade at Syngenta and includes HR roles at Renaissance Capital and IKEA Real Estate. CEO Frans Muller expressed excitement about her diverse background and international perspective. Wallenberg holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and aims to enhance Ahold Delhaize’s focus on health, sustainability, and cultural inclusivity.
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Ahold Delhaize has announced the acquisition of DEEN supermarkets by Albert Heijn, its leading brand in the Netherlands. The deal includes the conversion of 38 DEEN locations in various provinces to Albert Heijn stores, enhancing customer experience by combining the strengths of both brands. The transition is set to start with the first store opening on September 22, 2021. This acquisition has been approved by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets, although financial specifics were not disclosed. Group financial guidance remains unchanged.
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Huub Vermeulen, after over 20 years at bol.com, will retire, with Margaret Versteden - van Duijn nominated as his successor starting November 1, 2021. Margaret, who joined bol.com in 2015, has held various executive roles, including Chief Platform Officer. The transition aims to continue bol.com's growth, which now serves over 12.5 million customers through 47,000 sales partners.
Vermeulen highlighted the need for better work-life balance and plans to assist other entrepreneurs. The new management board will also include other key roles, with a successor for Margaret's current position to be sought.
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