New CEO for Ahold US banners

Ahold has appointed Jose Alvarez as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover supermarkets. Alvarez, who joined the company in 2001, was previously Executive Vice President of Supply Chain and Logistics at Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover. He has also served as the arena's Senior Vice President Logistics and Vice President Strategic Initiatives. Marc Smith, who announced his decision to retire as CEO of the arena in February 2006, will work closely with Alvarez over the next month as he makes the transition into his new role.