Julia Vander Ploeg leaves Supervisory Board Ahold Delhaize

Next Wednesday, Julia Vander Ploeg will leave Ahold Delhaize‘s Supervisory Board. She had been vice chair since 9 April and was also a member of the Committees for Nomination and Technology. The retailer did not give a reason for the departure.

Two years of service

The American joined the Supervisory Board on 12 April 2023, replacing Bala Subramanian, and was appointed Vice Chair this May. She previously worked at hotel group Hyatt, carmaker Volvo and McDonald’s, each time in high-level roles in the digital sector. She is and remains a director at Extra Space Storage and Neighborly.

In a summary press release, Peter Agnefjäll, outgoing chairman of the Supervisory Board, said he is “grateful for Julia’s valuable contributions.” Agnefjäll will also leave the Board on 1 October. Vander Ploeg herself said it was “an honor” to have served on the Supervisory Board. A reason for this departure was not revealed.