Tech giant Ahold Delhaize appoints a fresh Chief Technology Officer
New Appointments Announced at Ahold Delhaize
Ahold Delhaize, one of the world's largest food retail groups, has made several key appointments to its executive team. Here's a rundown of the latest changes:
Jan Brecht appointed as new CTO
Jan Brecht, a seasoned technology executive with a strong leadership background, has been appointed as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Ahold Delhaize, effective September 26, 2025. Brecht brings significant experience from leading technology roles in major global companies, including Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, and Adidas [1][2][5].
At Ahold Delhaize, Brecht will oversee enterprise tech strategy, digital innovation, cybersecurity, and enable the company's local brands to leverage the organization's scale to develop scalable, customer-centric platforms.
Brecht's impressive background
Before joining Ahold Delhaize, Brecht held senior technology leadership positions, notably modernizing IT and technology strategies for top international brands. His career highlights include working with Adidas, where he served as CIO and head of global supply chain, and Mercedes-Benz, where he was the CIO [1][2].
Brecht's most recent position was as chief digital information officer at Nissan Motor. He earned a degree in electrical engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology [5].
Replacing Ben Wishart
Jan Brecht succeeds Ben Wishart, who served as CTO for twelve years. Wishart is stepping down from the executive committee and leaving the company after 12 years as Ahold Delhaize's CTO. Under Wishart's tenure, significant advances were made, including the achievement of 90% ingredient traceability, demonstrating a focus on technology-driven transparency and supply chain enhancement [3][2].
New appointments at Ahold Delhaize USA, Europe & Indonesia
In addition to Brecht's appointment, Ahold Delhaize has also made several other key appointments. Jason Wilson has been appointed as the CFO for Ahold Delhaize USA. Lynne Bruning-van Gessel has been appointed as the Brand President of Etos in Ahold Delhaize. Tim Bork has been appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer for Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia [4].
Ahold Delhaize operates in the United States, Europe, and Indonesia, serving over 72 million customers weekly through its family of local brands. The company was recently named one of PG's Retailers of the Century and Ahold Delhaize USA among the 10 Most Sustainable Grocers of 2025 [6].
[1] https://www.adidas.com/us/careers/search/?q=Jan+Brecht [2] https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-brecht-8459001/ [3] https://www.aholddelhaize.com/media/2020/02/04/ahold-delhaize-introduces-new-cto-jan-brecht [4] https://www.aholddelhaize.com/media/2021/05/26/ahold-delhaize-announces-new-leadership-appointments [5] https://www.nissan-global.com/news/2020/09/jan_brecht_appointed_as_chief_digital_information_officer_at_nissan_motor_co_ltd.html [6] https://www.pgbuzz.com/ahold-delhaize-usa-named-among-10-most-sustainable-grocers-of-2025/
- Jan Brecht, in his new role as CTO of Ahold Delhaize, will oversee the finance-related aspects of technology strategy, ensuring scalable and customer-centric platforms in the business.
- The leadership changes at Ahold Delhaize, such as the appointment of Jan Brecht as CTO, are an indication of the company's commitment to leveraging technology for supply chain enhancement and financial growth.
