That makes Ahold announced on Thursday at the presentation of the quarterly figures.
As of February 1, Wouter Kolk is the new CEO of Albert Heijn. He takes the place of Sander van der Laan, Ahold leaving after sixteen years.
According to the group that decision ‘taken’ in consultation ” with the 46-year-old Van der Laan. Kolk is currently responsible for Ahold’s specialty stores and new markets.
” Albert Heijn has a good Christmas season behind us, but this company is not run on a quarterly basis, ” the spokesman said.
Because of the disappointing results, the position of Van der Laan has long been under pressure. Albert Heijn many suffer competition. Price Fighters such as Jumbo and Lidl are gaining ground in the Netherlands.
In 2014, sales of Jumbo 26 percent, a result of the growth in the number of Jumbo stores and the above-average sales growth in existing stores (3.5 percent). Ahold’s sales in the fourth quarter by almost 8 percent see growth compared to a year earlier.
Van der Laan will receive a severance payment of Ahold. The spokesman gave no details about
Ahold sees strong revenue growth
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