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Former Kingfisher boss Ahold Delhaize has nominated Thierry Garnier to serve as its next president and chief executive.
Garnier is expected to succeed Frans Muller following the annual general meeting in April 2027, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval.
Garnier has served as chief executive of Kingfisher since September 2019. His career includes more than 20 years at Carrefour, where he held roles including chief executive of Carrefour Asia and chief executive of Carrefour International.
He is also a non-executive director at Tesco.
His appointment comes as Frans Muller retires from the company after leading the group since July 2018.
Muller joined the business in 2013 and served as deputy chief executive and chief integration officer following the merger of Ahold and Delhaize Group in 2016.
The supervisory board will propose the appointment at an extraordinary general meeting. The transition period is intended to allow Garnier to familiarise himself with the organisation and its local brands ahead of the formal handover.
Wiebe Draijer, chair of the supervisory board of Ahold Delhaize, said: “Thierry is a seasoned leader with a strong track record in retail, digital transformation, deep international experience, and a clear focus on customers, associates and the future of grocery retail.”
Garnier added: “I am passionate about retail. I have long admired Ahold Delhaize as a company, and I am honored by the nomination. I look forward to getting to know the organization and its great local brands. My focus will be on building on the company’s strong foundations and the Growing Together strategy.”
