AHOLD NAMES WILKEN TO RUN C-STORE DIVISION

CHANTILLY, Va. -- Ahold USA here said last week it has named Jon Wilken to the newly created position of president, convenience stores. In his new role, Wilken will lead development of strategic plans and executive oversight of Ahold's convenience-store business. Wilken will report to Bill Grize, president and chief executive officer of Ahold USA. Previously, Wilken was president and CEO of Bi-Lo, Ahold's Greenville, S.C.-based operating company.