Former Rabobank CEO Wiebe Draijer to Lead Ahold Delhaize
Zaandam, woensdag, 18 juni 2025.
Ahold Delhaize has announced a strategic leadership change by nominating Wiebe Draijer as the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board. The former Rabobank CEO will be appointed on 8 August during an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting and will succeed Peter Agnefjäll from 1 October. Draijer is expected to bring new perspectives and further develop the ‘Growing Together’ strategy. With his extensive experience in the financial sector and leading large organisations, he is seen as a crucial addition to the international retail giant, which includes brands such as Albert Heijn.
Strategic Leadership Change at Ahold Delhaize
Ahold Delhaize announced on Wednesday the nomination of Wiebe Draijer as the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board. The former Rabobank CEO will be appointed during an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting on 8 August 2025 [1][2]. Following his appointment, he will succeed Peter Agnefjäll from 1 October 2025 [3].
Background and Expectations
Draijer possesses extensive managerial experience, having served as CEO of Rabobank from 2014 to 2022 [4]. He is expected to introduce new perspectives and further develop Ahold Delhaize’s ‘Growing Together’ strategy [2]. Frans Muller, President and CEO of Ahold Delhaize, anticipates that Draijer will bring valuable insights for the company’s continued growth [5].
Future Vision
Peter Agnefjäll, who has served as chairman in recent years, sees Draijer’s appointment as a logical step in the company’s strategic development [1]. Draijer himself is delighted with his appointment and looks forward to collaborating with the leadership team to further strengthen the market position [2].