Tom Lenkevich to head Ahold USAs Giant/Martins division
Ahold USA, Carlisle, Pa., announced that Tom Lenkevich will join its Giant/Martin’s division as president, effective March 4, reporting to Bhavdeep Singh, executive vice president, operations, Ahold USA. Singh preceded Lenkevich in his new role, serving as interim president following Rick Herring’s retirement.
Lenkevich will manage all aspects of the division, with responsibility for Giant/Martin’s sales, operating profits, organization and people. The division, headquartered in Carlisle, operates nearly 200 supermarkets in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia under the Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets banners, Ahold USA said. The division employs approximately 31,000 associates.
Experienced retail leader
Lenkevich comes to his new role with a strong record of retail experience, most recently with St. Louis-based Save-A-Lot Food Stores as chief operating officer and senior vice president of retail operations. While at Save-A-Lot, he was responsible for all aspects of retail operations, merchandising/marketing and procurement for corporate and licensed stores, Ahold USA said.
Lenkevich held a number of leadership positions of progressive responsibility with other large retailers as well, serving as market director for Meijer Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich.; divisional vice president of operations and vice president, merchandising and sales for The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., Montvale, N.J.; and more, Ahold USA said.
“Tom’s decades of grocery experience combined with his Central Pennsylvanian roots makes him a great addition to the Giant/Martin’s division and the Ahold USA leadership team,” said James McCann, chief operating officer, Ahold USA. “In addition to leading the division, Tom will be driving activities to achieve sales results and working with the Giant/Martin’s team to preserve the heritage of the local brand, while at the same time reshaping retail with a strong focus on reinvesting in value and quality, and offering customers an omnichannel shopping experience to meet their needs both today and in the future.”