Ahold Delhaize USA announced today that John Ruane will serve as brand president of The GIANT Company. He transitions into the role from interim brand president.
“We have been fortunate to have John lead The GIANT Company as interim brand president during a time of transition, and we are excited about this next step in his career,” said JJ Fleeman, CEO Ahold Delhaize USA, in a statement. “He has led the team during a very important time in the company’s history as it celebrates its 100-year anniversary this fall. John is a leader who cares deeply about his team and serving customers. He will continue to drive strong performance and advance many of the hallmarks of The GIANT Company brand, including growth in its local markets, innovation in operations, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as health and sustainability.”
Ruane previously served as SVP and chief commercial officer for The Giant Company, where he led the merchandising and marketing teams to develop and implement customer-centric strategies that support the brand’s growth, while also improving customers’ experience and the overall value proposition, according to Ahold Delhaize USA. Ruane joined Ahold Delhaize USA in 2011 and The Giant Company in 2018.
“Guided by our purpose of connecting families for a better future in all that we do, I’m looking forward to building on The Giant Company’s incredible legacy and working with our entire team to do what we do best: ensuring we are always well-positioned to not only meet but exceed the needs of our customers and communities who’ve trusted us for the past century,” said Ruane in a statement.
Ruane also serves as chair of the Food Industry Association’s Fresh Food Leadership Committee and on the board of directors at Philabundance, a Philadelphia-based hunger-relief organization.
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