CARLISLE, PA - Ahold USA has announced the appointment of Andrew Iacobucci as the company’s new Executive Vice President of Merchandising. Effective April 11, Iacobucci’s new role will focus him on leading a merchandising team that supports Ahold USA and its four retail divisions—Stop & Shop New England, Stop & Shop New York Metro, Giant Landover, and Giant Carlisle.
To aid in his new position with Ahold, Iacobucci brings with him his extensive background in merchandising, P&L ownership, and retail experience. Over the last decade, he has held several leadership positions at Loblaw, according to a press release, including President of the $17 billion Discount Division business.
“We are delighted that Andrew is joining our team, and he brings outstanding merchandising experience to help us on our journey from good to great,” said James McCann, Chief Operating Officer of Ahold USA, in a statement.
Beginning in 2005, Iacobucci has held senior leadership roles in Loblaw’s Grocery Discount Division, Drugstore Business Unit, Central Store Operations team, Superstores team, and Corporate Development function. Prior to his employment at Loblaw, Iacobucci spent several years at Monitor Group, a global strategy consulting firm, focusing on U.S. retail.
Iacobucci holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Queens University in Ontario and a law degree from the University of Toronto. He will be relocating to the United States from his home in Canada.
