Ahold USA Names Mark McGowan Interim EVP-Merchandising

Mark McGowan, currently EVP of supply chain for Ahold USA, has been appointed to the role of interim EVP of merchandising for the retailer as it continues its search for a permanent EVP. McGowan will continue in his full capacity as EVP-supply chain while also taking on the retailer’s merchandising function, effective September 20.

As previously announced, the former EVP-merchandising and marketing role was split into two positions, with Erik Keptner being promoted to the role of EVP-marketing in July and the EVP-merchandising role remaining open.

In his interim role as EVP-merchandising, McGowan’s direct reports will be: Jeff Dichele, SVP-non-perishables; Steve Mayer, SVP-fresh; Jodie Daubert, SVP-sales development; Roger Wheeler, SVP-Oracle program lead; and Raymond McCall, SVP-pharmacy and HBC.

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The following individuals will continue to report to McGowan: Jeff Enright, SVP-supply chain distribution operations; Walt Lentz, SVP-supply chain replenishment and forecasting; Mark Tarzwell, VP-supply chain projects, fresh; and  Jerry Pimental, VP-supply chain projects, non-perishables.