Amsterdam, The Netherlands, October 18, 2006 - Ahold announced today that its Chief Business Support Officer Arthur Brouwer has resigned to take up a position with a company outside Ahold. Brouwer's role will be assumed, as an interim measure, by Dick Boer, President and CEO of the Albert Heijn Arena and acting member of Ahold's Corporate Executive Board. Brouwer's responsibilities will be transitioned over the next few weeks.
Brouwer was named Chief Business Support Officer in October 2003, after more than a decade with Ahold in positions including Chief Support Officer for Europe Region and Senior Vice President of Management Development & Organization.
"I would like to thank Arthur for the many contributions he has made during his years at Ahold," said Anders Moberg, Ahold President and CEO. "He was instrumental in the creation of our Business Support Office and was the driving force behind significant synergies and cost savings achieved throughout various areas of the business in the past three years. We wish him all the best for the future."
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