30 years of experience in corporate law
Smith has already started her job with the
Delhaize Group and will represent the company in judicial affairs and government
business at the highest level. She will also become a member of the Executive Committee and will report directly to Pierre-Olivier Beckers, Delhaize’s CEO.
With over thirty years of experience in corporate
law, the career of Smith is impressive: before PepsiCo she worked at International Paper, Owens Corning, General Electric and law firm Baker &
McKenzie.
“I am very pleased to have Maura join our Group
and our Executive Committee,” said Pierre-Olivier Beckers. “She brings deep
legal and governmental affairs experience, a global perspective, and a wealth
of knowledge in business transformation to our Group.”
Michael Waller to retire
Maura Smith is succeeding Michael Waller at the
end of June, when he will retire as planned. Since 2001 Waller was Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the Delhaize Group.
“Michael will be missed. His mastery of the
law, impeccable integrity, and skill at simplifying complex issues and
identifying key strategic points, has made him a trusted advisor to both me and
the Delhaize Group Board of Directors,” said Mr. Beckers.
