Zaandam, the Netherlands, December 13, 2024 – Food Lion, a prominent omnichannel grocery retailer, has announced a significant leadership transition. Greg Finchum, currently the 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, and his extensive experience within the company positions him as a natural successor. For over a decade, he has excelled in his role as Executive Vice President, demonstrating consistent sales growth and robust financial performance for Food Lion. His leadership is also marked by a remarkable ability to cultivate strong brand loyalty among Food Lion customers and foster deep emotional connections between the brand and its associates. Crucially, Finchum has been instrumental in preserving the heritage that has been a cornerstone of Food Lion’s success for many years. His contributions extend to playing a key role in the strategic repositioning of Food Lion, consistently driving initiatives to ensure the brand remains forward-looking and relevant in the evolving grocery landscape.
JJ Fleeman, CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA, expressed his enthusiasm for Finchum’s appointment: “We are thrilled to welcome Greg, a deeply experienced retail operator, into the role of President. His career at Food Lion has spanned various critical functions, including leadership positions in strategy and retail services. Greg’s strategic approach and disciplined focus are key drivers of Food Lion’s strong results and solid performance. I am eager to collaborate more closely with him as he takes the helm of the Food Lion brand next year.”
Finchum, a Salisbury, N.C. resident, shared his sentiments on his new role: “I am deeply honored to accept this new position in May. I am grateful to JJ and Meg for their mentorship and trust in me. My career at Food Lion has provided me with diverse experiences across numerous functions, enriching my understanding of the Food Lion business. This comprehensive knowledge will be invaluable as I transition into this leadership role. I recognize the immense responsibility that comes with leading Food Lion. We are committed to building on Food Lion’s established heritage and legacy. Our focus will remain on nourishing the communities Food Lion serves, maintaining convenient store locations, and offering affordable groceries paired with excellent service across our network of over 1,100 stores. Supported by our dedicated team of 82,000 associates, Food Lion will continue to be a reliable neighborhood grocery store our customers can always depend on.”
Food Lion’s commitment extends beyond providing groceries. As an omnichannel retailer, Food Lion is dedicated to nourishing its communities. With over 82,000 associates across more than 1,100 stores in 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states, Food Lion delivers an accessible, fresh, and budget-friendly shopping experience. A pioneer in food rescue, Food Lion established Food Lion Feeds in 2014. This initiative has since facilitated the donation of over 1.2 billion meals to combat food insecurity, with a commitment to reach 1.5 billion meals by 2025. Founded in Salisbury, N.C., in 1957, Food Lion is a part of Ahold Delhaize USA, the U.S. division of Ahold Delhaize, based in Zaandam. For further details about Food Lion and its initiatives, please visit foodlion.com.
