Company announces new Chief Financial Officer for Ahold Delhaize USA
Jason Wilson, a seasoned retail and finance executive, has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Ahold Delhaize USA, a leading grocery retail group that serves millions of customers across the United States, Europe, and Indonesia. Wilson's appointment, effective from June 24, 2025, marks a significant step in the company's ongoing growth and development.
Wilson's career with Ahold Delhaize USA began in 2000, where he held various positions such as director of business development, VP of strategy, and VP of finance and business planning, before being promoted to Senior Vice President of Finance for Food Lion, one of the retail banners under Ahold Delhaize USA. His progression from lower-level positions to leadership roles within the company suggests a strong track record of performance and strategic understanding.
As CFO, Wilson will be responsible for overseeing the financial planning, budgeting, and strategy for Ahold Delhaize USA, which operates over 2,000 grocery stores along the U.S. East Coast. His previous experience in finance within the company should provide a solid foundation for this role. Wilson will ensure strong financial controls and governance, while executing the company's Growing Together strategy and 2028 commitments.
One of Wilson's most notable achievements at Food Lion was leading several successful in-market acquisitions, contributing to the brand's continued growth and success. Under his leadership, Food Lion marked 50 consecutive quarters of positive comparable-store sales, a testament to his strategic acumen and leadership skills.
In his new role, Wilson will support the omnichannel growth of Ahold Delhaize USA's U.S. businesses, which include Food Lion, The Giant Co., Giant Food, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop. These brands are ranked No. 11 on Progressive Grocer's list of top food and consumables retailers in North America.
Ahold Delhaize USA has also appointed Ann Dozier as its new CIO to lead technology initiatives for the company's local brands. Other key appointments include Lynne Bruning-van Gessel as Brand President of Etos, Tim Bork as Chief Commercial Officer for Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia, and Krajnovic as Chief Supply Chain Officer and Nicks as Chief Commercial & Digital Officer.
Ahold Delhaize, with its extensive retail footprint, is one of the world's largest food retail groups, serving 63 million customers each week. The company has been recognised for its sustainability efforts, being named one of PG's Retailers of the Century and among the 10 Most Sustainable Grocers of 2025.
Wilson, a graduate of Catawba College and Pfeiffer University, is based in Salisbury, N.C. His appointment as CFO of Ahold Delhaize USA is a testament to his long history of leadership at Ahold Delhaize USA companies and his deep understanding of the company's financial operations and ability to lead financial strategy across its significant retail footprint.
In his new role as CFO, Jason Wilson will be overseeing the financial planning and strategy for Ahold Delhaize USA's retail industry, which includes managing budgets for over 2,000 grocery stores and ensuring strong financial controls and governance. Wilson's demonstrated success in finance within the company and his strategic leadership skills, as shown in his tenure at Food Lion, will be valuable in executing the company's growth strategy and 2028 commitments.
Jason Wilson's appointment as CFO marks a significant step in Ahold Delhaize USA's growth and development, particularly in the finance sector of its extensive supply chain. His deep understanding of the company's financial operations and ability to lead financial strategy across its retail footprint will contribute to the company's ongoing success in the retail and finance industry.
