Ahold Delhaize USA CEO to depart JJ Fleeman, who has spent over three decades with the grocery company, is leaving his role as CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA to become the new CEO of Dollar General, effective January 2027. Fleeman’s departure was announced in a Tuesday statement, with his transition set to take place in June. He will replace Todd Vasos at Dollar General, who will remain as CEO through the end of 2026 before transitioning to a senior advisor role through April 2027. Vasos is expected to stay on as a board member of the discounter. Fleeman’s career at Ahold Delhaize has spanned nearly 36 years, during which he held multiple leadership positions. He began his tenure with the company’s pre-merger Delhaize America division, focusing on retail operations, merchandising, and organizational development. Over time, he moved into strategic roles, including chief commercial services and strategy officer, and later became president of Peapod Digital Labs, the company’s e-commerce division, in 2018. He also held several vice president roles under the Food Lion brand, overseeing strategy, business planning, marketing, and brand strategy. Ahold Delhaize has not yet named Fleeman’s successor or an interim CEO. Frans Muller, president and CEO of Ahold Delhaize, praised Fleeman’s contributions, highlighting his role in building the company’s omnichannel foundation and expressing confidence in the U.S. leadership team to continue executing the company’s Growing Together strategy. Fleeman’s move to Dollar General comes as the retailer prepares for a new era under his leadership. David Rowland, Dollar General’s chairman of the board, emphasized Fleeman’s proven track record in establishing strategic visions and driving measurable results.#dollar_general #ahold_delhaize_usa #jj_fleeman #frans_muller #todds_vasos
