Albert Heijn Appoints Two Directors

Ahold-owned Albert Heijn has announced the appointment of two new directors. Marit van Egmond has b…

Ahold-owned Albert Heijn has announced the appointment of two new directors.

Marit van Egmond has been apppointed SVP merchandising & sourcing fresh.

A member of the Gall & Gall Management Team since 2008, Marit was employed by the Dutch retail giant in 1997.

She previously held the role of category manager at Albert Heijn.

Marit will lead the further development of the fresh-produce assortment.

Erik-Jan Mares has been appointed to the position of SVP merchandising & sourcing non-perishables, non-food and new business.

He led Ahold European sourcing for the past year.

He previously worked for C1000, Danone and Nutricia.

In his new position, Erik-Jan will lead the further development of the existing and new assortment.

"It is great that we have been able to fill these key positions with professionals from our own organisation with relevant experience,” said Sander van der Laan, chief executive of Albert Heijn.

“The enthusiasm that these colleagues will bring to these positions will give a boost to the improvement and extension of our assortment and thus our services to our customers.”

Led by general director Sander van der Laan, the Albert Heijn Board also includes Cees van Vliet - director stores and distribution, Adriaan Thierry - director omni-channel marketing & format, Wouter Kolk - director new markets & specialty stores, Hendrik-Jan Roel - financial director and Luc de Baets - director human resources & business services.