Quincy, Mass. — Ahold Delhaize USA has appointed Roger Wheeler, chief commercial officer for Ahold Delhaize USA, as president of Stop & Shop, effective Sept. 30, 2024. The previous Stop & Shop president, Gordon Reid, plans to retire in mid-2025.
“At Ahold Delhaize USA, it’s a strength of our organization that we have a depth of internal leadership talent, which will ensure a smooth transition,” says JJ Fleeman, CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA. “A native of Massachusetts with more than 30 years of experience in the supermarket industry, and nearly 20 years of experience at Ahold Delhaize USA and Stop & Shop, Roger is the right person to propel the Stop & Shop brand forward.”
Most recently, Wheeler served as the chief commercial and supply chain officer for Ahold Delhaize USA. In this role, he led the transformation of commercial capabilities, which have enabled strategies for future growth, as well as continued to drive efficiencies that have resulted in reduced costs and increased sales. Prior to his role leading the commercial and supply chain businesses, Wheeler served as president of retail business services for 7 years. In that role, he spearheaded the stand-up of the services organizations for Ahold Delhaize USA, led large-scale supply chain and IT transformations and was instrumental in maximizing the effectiveness of teams to support the business, including procurement, indirect sourcing and pharmacy. Earlier, he served as SVP of supply chain, as well as both store manager and category manager roles in the grocery industry. Wheeler initially joined the companies of Ahold Delhaize USA in 2005 as vice president of meat and seafood at Stop & Shop.
Reid has worked for Stop & Shop since 2019, and before that, spent 6 years at the helm of Giant Food. He will remain with Ahold Delhaize USA until mid-2025, providing leadership support for strategic initiatives.
“I want to thank Gordon for his outstanding contributions over the years, and most recently at Stop & Shop,” Fleeman says. “Gordon has made a tremendous impact on our business, having led many initiatives to reposition brands and establish future strategy. From store remodels to price investments to new stores, such as Stop & Shop’s Allston Yards store, his leadership has reshaped customer shopping experiences. I look forward to continuing to work with Gordon until his retirement next year.”
Stop & Shop, headquartered in Quincy, Mass., is an omnichannel retailer that operates more than 350 stores, 213 pharmacies, 98 fuel stations and 347 online pickup hubs and grocery delivery services in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York and New Jersey. For more information, visit www.stopandshop.com.
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize (ADRNY), is part of the U.S. family of brands that also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands: Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. For more information, visit www.adusa.com.
SOURCE: Ahold Delhaize USA