<p style="text-indent:0px; line-height:12px;"><span style="font-weight:bold;line-height:130%"> Carlisle, PA</span><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">By Jordan Okumura<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">04.12.13</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Ahold USA has announced that Laura Williams, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, has been honored as an award recipient in the 2013 Women of Influence Awards by Central Penn Business Journal. Selected by judges for her leadership and achievements within Ahold USA, as well as her contributions to the community, Williams was chosen as one of the top nominees, according to a press release.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/ahold041113body1.jpg" alt="images 0411130" /><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">“This community recognition is well-deserved,” said Dave Black, President, Harrisburg Regional Chamber. “Laura’s business law knowledge along with her ability to craft practical solutions within the rapidly changing environment has earned her the respect of colleagues both inside and outside of her company.” </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>She will be recognized at an event on Monday, May 13 at the Hilton Harrisburg.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">In role will Ahold USA, Williams plays a critical role in the company’s merger and acquisition activities. Ahold USA risk management and asset protection support functions report to her. Previously, she served as the first general counsel of Giant Food stores, which was a before her current role within the larger Ahold USA organization. </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>The Women of Influence Awards recognizes 25 women leaders in Central Pennsylvania who are influential in their companies, industries and communities, and hold solid reputations based on their experience, integrity, leadership, and accomplishments. </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http:// www.CPBJnow.com/events " target="_new">Ahold USA </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
