2012-11-15 06:53:54 -

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, November 15, 2012 - Ahold today announced the
appointment of James McCann as Chief Operating Officer, Ahold USA, effective
February 1, 2013. He will be taking over the role from Carl Schlicker, who has
announced his retirement. James will continue as a member of Ahold's Corporate
Executive Board.

''I am very pleased that we have a strong leader for Ahold USA from within our
own organization,'' said Dick Boer, Chief Executive Officer of Ahold. ''Since
his start with Ahold, James has focused on strengthening our e-commerce
proposition and customer loyalty programs as part of the company's robust growth
strategy that was launched last year and is now being implemented. This
appointment is a natural next step for James. With his international experience
in leading roles at global retailers,   James is very well qualified to take on
this important role within Ahold.

''At the same time I would like to thank Carl for his long-term contribution to
our company,'' Boer continued. ''During his last 25 years with Ahold, Carl
has
helped to build a very strong foundation for Ahold USA through his focus on
operational excellence and driving customer loyalty by delivering value, quality
and service. I am delighted that he has agreed to continue with us in an
advisory capacity."

James McCann (British, 43) joined Ahold in 2011 as Chief Commercial &
Development Officer. A search for his successor has been initiated.



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