ZAANDAM, THE NETHERLANDS - Ahold Delhaize announces that Mihai Spulber, currently SVP Operations and Supply Chain at Mega Image, will assume the role of Brand President at Profi effective July 1, 2025.

This announcement follows on the decision of current Brand President, Gaetan Pacton, to leave Profi per July 1, 2025, “with a deep sense of gratitude and pride for everything we have achieved together.”

Ahold Delhaize recently completed the acquisition of Profi, welcoming the brand to its family of now 17 brands in Europe, the U.S., and Indonesia, a press release shared.

Upon the announcement, Claude Sarrailh, CEO Ahold Delhaize Europe and Indonesia, shared: “I want to take the opportunity to extend our gratitude to Gaetan for his dedication and passionate leadership at Profi, particularly during the acquisition process. Together with his team, Gaetan played a key role in the expansion of Profi’s presence in Romania and its reputation of providing customers with high quality and affordable products.”

Claude, on the new leadership at Profi: “With Mihai we bring on board a leader with broad experience in and knowledge of the Romanian market and customers. His background in finance as well as store operations and supply chain, positions him well to take on this role. He will team up with long-serving Profi board members to ensure continuity and stability in leadership.”

Mihai added: "I am honored by the opportunity to lead Profi and contribute to the integration of the company into the Ahold Delhaize family. Profi has tremendous potential, and together with the current team we will focus on strengthening the company's success. I thank Gaetan for his outstanding contribution and support in this transition. I look forward to meeting the Profi team and continuing together the success story so appreciated by customers, collaborators, employees, and partners."

Gaetan commented: "After 13 years with Profi, I have made the decision to step away, leaving with a deep sense of gratitude and pride for everything we have achieved together. Profi's story is one of ambition, resilience, and transformation, and the company's success is the direct result of the hard work and dedication of every one of my colleagues. I am confident that under the leadership of Mihai Spulber, Profi will continue to grow and unlock new opportunities within Ahold Delhaize, paving the way for an even more exciting future. Thank you all for the support you have given me over the years."

In the coming six months until July 1, 2025, Gaetan will continue to secure business continuity, and he will remain responsible for the leadership of Profi. He will also closely cooperate with Mihai and the team to ensure a smooth transition for Profi as an Ahold Delhaize company.

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