Retail giant Ahold Delhaize USA names new Chief Financial Officer
Ahold Delhaize USA Appoints Jason Wilson as Chief Financial Officer
Jason Wilson, a seasoned retail and finance executive with extensive experience at Ahold Delhaize USA companies, has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Ahold Delhaize USA. The grocery retail group is a leading player on the East Coast of the United States.
In his new role, Wilson will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial strategy and operations. This includes supporting omnichannel growth, delivering on the company's Growing Together strategy and 2028 commitments, and ensuring strong financial controls across the business.
Wilson's appointment reflects his extensive expertise and contribution to the grocery retail sector. He has a deep familiarity with Ahold Delhaize USA's operational and financial environment, having held various roles at the company's predecessor support brands, including director of business development, VP of strategy, and VP of finance and business planning.
Wilson's leadership role at Food Lion, an Ahold Delhaize USA company, played a significant part in his appointment as CFO. His experience at Food Lion demonstrated his capability in managing financial operations within a major grocery retail brand under the Ahold Delhaize umbrella. This experience likely enhanced his understanding of retail finance, operational efficiencies, and strategic execution in the grocery sector—key competencies required for the CFO position at the parent company's U.S. division.
Ahold Delhaize is one of the world's largest food retail groups, with over 402,000 associates and 7,716 stores across the United States, Europe, and Indonesia. The Ahold Delhaize USA division, which includes Food Lion, The Giant Co., Giant Food, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop, is ranked No. 11 on Progressive Grocer's 2025 list of the top food and consumables retailers in North America.
Wilson is based in Salisbury, N.C., and is confident that he will advance the finance organization and provide strong support and partnership to each of Ahold Delhaize USA's U.S. businesses.
Meanwhile, Lynne Bruning-van Gessel has been appointed as the brand president of Etos, a brand within Ahold Delhaize. Pieter Saman, who previously held this position, will work at Food Lion.
Wilson looks forward to working alongside the team to drive critical priorities and support the Growing Together strategy through strong financial controls and investments. Ahold Delhaize was named one of Progressive Grocer's Retailers of the Century and among the 10 Most Sustainable Grocers of 2025.
Jason Wilson is a native of North Carolina and earned his bachelor's degree in arts from Catawba College and an MBA from Pfeiffer University. He began his career at Ahold Delhaize USA in 2000 as an inventory controller in accounting. During his tenure at Food Lion, Wilson made several successful in-market acquisitions and delivered considerable savings.
As a member of the Food Lion leadership team, Wilson provided strategic direction for the brand, including growth initiatives such as new stores and remodels throughout the chain's 10-state market area. At Food Lion, Wilson led all financial activities for the brand, which recently marked 50 consecutive quarters of positive comparable-store sales.
Wilson is excited about his new role and is committed to driving financial strategies that support growth and control within one of the largest grocery retail groups in the U.S.
Jason Wilson, in his role as the newly appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Ahold Delhaize USA, will oversee the financial strategy and operations of the retail industry's major player, ensuring strong financial controls across the business, which is part of the global Ahold Delhaize supply chain. Wilson's extensive experience within the Ahold Delhaize USA and its companion brands, such as Food Lion, will support the company's omnichannel growth, retail finance, and sustainability initiatives.
