Zaandam, the Netherlands, December 13, 2024 – Food Lion, a prominent grocery chain in the United States, has announced a significant leadership transition. Greg Finchum, currently serving as Executive Vice President of Retail Operations, is set to become the new President of Food Lion in May 2025. This appointment follows the retirement announcement of Meg Ham, the current President of Food Lion, also slated for May 2025.
Finchum’s journey with Food Lion began in 1989, marking over three decades of dedicated service to the company. His extensive experience includes more than ten years in his current executive role. He has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, contributing to Food Lion’s robust sales growth and financial success. His proven ability to cultivate customer loyalty and foster a strong connection between employees and the brand has been a hallmark of his tenure. Crucially, Finchum has been instrumental in preserving the core values and heritage that have defined Food Lion’s success over the years. He played a key role in the strategic repositioning of Food Lion, spearheading initiatives that have modernized the brand and prepared it for future growth.
JJ Fleeman, CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA, expressed his enthusiasm for Finchum’s appointment. “We are thrilled to welcome Greg, a true retail expert, into the role of President,” Fleeman stated. “Greg’s career at Food Lion has seen him excel in various critical positions, including leading strategy and retail services. His strategic approach and unwavering focus have been key drivers of Food Lion’s strong performance. I am eager to collaborate more closely with him as he takes the helm and leads the Food Lion brand into the future.”
Reflecting on his new role, Finchum, a Salisbury, N.C. resident, shared his sentiments: “I am deeply honored to assume this new responsibility in May. I extend my sincere gratitude to JJ and Meg for their mentorship and trust in me. My journey at Food Lion has provided me with invaluable experiences across diverse functions, giving me a comprehensive understanding of our business. This knowledge will be essential as I transition into this leadership role. I recognize the immense responsibility that comes with leading Food Lion. We are committed to building upon Food Lion’s rich heritage, continuing to serve and nourish the communities where we operate. We will maintain our commitment to providing convenient locations, affordable groceries, and exceptional service across our extensive network of over 1,100 stores. With our dedicated team of 82,000 associates, we will continue to ensure that our customers can always rely on Food Lion as their trusted neighborhood grocery store.”
Food Lion stands as a leading omnichannel grocery retailer, dedicated to nourishing the communities it serves. Across more than 1,100 stores in 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states, over 82,000 associates are committed to delivering an easy, fresh, and affordable shopping experience. Food Lion is also recognized as a pioneer in food rescue, with a strong focus on hunger relief through its Food Lion Feeds initiative. Launched in 2014, Food Lion Feeds has already donated over 1.2 billion meals to individuals facing food insecurity and is committed to reaching 1.5 billion meals by 2025. Founded in Salisbury, N.C., in 1957, Food Lion is a proud member of the Ahold Delhaize USA family, the U.S. division of Ahold Delhaize. For further details, please visit foodlion.com.
