date:Jun 25, 2014
Belgian supermarkets group Delhaize has appointed the former president of retail operations of U.S. grocery group SUPERVALU as the head of Delhaize America after a nine-month search.
Kevin Holt will take up his post at chief executive officer for Delhaize America on July 7, Delhaize said in a statement late on Monday.
The U.S. business, which accounts for some 60 percent of Delhaize's revenue, has been without a chief since September.
Previous U.S. boss Roland Smith resigned on September 4, t