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Salisbury, N.C. — Ahold Delhaize USA has named John Ruane as president of The GIANT Company. He had been currently serving as interim president. “We have been fortunate to have John lead The GIANT Company as interim president during a time of transition, and we are excited about this next step in his career,” says JJ Fleeman, chief executive officer, Ahold Delhaize USA. “He has led the team during a very important time in the company’s history as it celebrates its 100-year anniversary this fall. John is a leader who …

San Francisco — Gap Inc. has appointed Chris Blakeslee as the new president and CEO of Athleta, joining the company August 7. In this role, Blakeslee will drive strategic growth for the portfolio’s nearly $1.5 billion women’s active and lifestyle brand. Blakeslee brings broad expertise in the apparel retail and wholesale industries, holding roles across marketing, sales, product portfolio management, operations and supply chain, serving most recently as president of sister companies Alo Yoga and Bella+Canvas since 2017. In that time, Alo Yoga grew to over $1 billion in sales …

Katy, Texas — Academy Sports + Outdoors, Inc. has promoted Carl Ford to executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 12, 2023, succeeding Michael Mullican, who recently transitioned to president. In his new role, Ford will oversee finance, accounting, tax, treasury, loss prevention, internal audit and investor relations. Ford has served as Academy’s senior vice president, finance since January 2019. Prior to joining Academy, he served as vice president of financial planning & analysis at Belk, Inc. where he spent 15 years. “I am thrilled to announce the …

Lincolnshire, Ill. — Camping World Holdings, Inc. has promoted Lindsey Christen to chief administrative and legal officer, strengthening both its strategic and compliance functions to support continued growth. “Lindsey plays a vital role in the management and growth of Camping World, with great vision for the company’s future,” says Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO. “Over the past 15 years, Lindsey has gained deep industry knowledge and proven to be an effective leader, strategic thinker, and trusted partner. I believe her abilities will be invaluable as the company continues to grow …

New York City — Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has appointed Kevin Wills as chief financial officer. In his new role, Wills partners with Authentic’s executive leadership team to drive sustainable, long term value through financial strategy and performance. He is based in the company’s New York headquarters and reports directly to its founder, chairman and CEO, Jamie Salter. “Kevin brings a strong track record of guiding strong financial growth across a broad range of public and private companies,” says Salter. “His diverse experience makes him uniquely qualified to support Authentic’s …