ZAANDAM, Netherlands, May 12, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Ahold (NYSE:AHO) has nominated Arjan Both as Managing Director AMS Marketing Service. His appointment is pending the approval of the AMS Supervisory Board and shareholders. Both (45) is currently Senior Vice President Marketing & Format Management Albert Heijn. Previously, he was Vice President Ahold European Sourcing.
As his successor, Sander van der Laan, currently CEO of Gall & Gall, has been appointed Senior Vice President Marketing & Format Management Albert Heijn. Van der Laan (34) was previously Unit Manager Meat & Perishables Albert Heijn.
Felix Fernandez (40), currently Managing Director AMS, has been appointed Vice President Merchandising Execution Peninsula at Ahold Supermercados in Spain.
In addition, Ahold has proposed the nomination of Maarten Dorhout Mees as CEO of Gall & Gall. Dorhout Mees (45) is currently Chief Financial Officer Ahold Europe. Van der Laan will remain responsible for Gall & Gall until August 1, 2003.
Dirk Anbeek (40), currently Chief Financial Officer ICA Ahold AB, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer Ahold Europe, effective August 15, 2003.
As his successor, Michael Korridon has been appointed Chief Financial Officer ICA Ahold AB, effective June 1, 2003. Korridon (40) is currently Chief Financial Officer ICA Baltics AB. http://reports.huginonline.com/903267/117779.pdf