Delhaize Group has announced that its executive vice-president and CEO of Delhaize America shared services Rick Anicetti has left the company, effective 21 May.

'I want to thank Rick for his significant contributions to the company, both as CEO of Food Lion and as CEO of Delhaize America Shared Services where he helped lay strong foundations for Delhazie America's further development,' said Pierre-Olivier Beckers, CEO and president of the Belgium-based Delhaize Group.

According to the group, Carol Herndon will step up from her position of senior vice-president of accounting and finance at Delhaize America to take the newly created role of chief administrative officer at the US operation.

In the position, Ms Herndon will have oversight responsibilities for finance, IT, legal and government relations, communications and corporate development.

'Carol will bring a wealth of experience and the strong leadership credentials she has earned during her long-standing and successful career with company to the newly created position of chief administrative officer of Delhaize America,' Mr Beckers added.

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