Tim Bork is tasked with accelerating the retailer’s growth strategy across Europe and Indonesia

Ahold Delhaize has announced that Tim Bork has been appointed as chief commercial officer (CCO) for Ahold Delhaize Europe and Indonesia.

Tim Bork appointment Ahold Delhaize

The newly created role will report directly to Claude Sarrailh, CEO of Ahold Delhaize Europe and Indonesia.

According to the retailer, the role is designed to accelerate the company’s growth strategy across the region.

Formerly of Lidl, Bork will be responsible for shaping and driving commercial and value chain development on a European level, it said.

“We are pleased to welcome Tim to Ahold Delhaize,” said Sarrailh. ”His deep expertise in commercial strategy and international sourcing will be a strong asset as we continue to build an even more connected, customer-focused, and efficient operation across our European and Indonesian markets.

”I look forward to working with Tim to further strengthen our commercial business, ramping up cost efficiencies and deliver on our ambition to grow together.”

Bork said he was excited to join the group.

”I look forward to working with the teams across Europe and Indonesia and hope I can bring valuable experience, combining my growth mindset with ‘affordability DNA’ to unlock new opportunities for innovation and collaboration, always with the customer at the centre of everything we do.”