John Ruane has been named the new president of The Giant Company; Ahold Delhaize USA has announced. Ruane has served as the interim president of The Giant Co. since last year’s departure of Nicholas Bertram.
In announcing the appointment, CEO JJ Fleeman said in a statement “We have been fortunate to have John lead The Giant Co. as interim president during a time of transition, and we are excited about this next step in his career.”
“John will continue to drive strong performance and advance many of the hallmarks of The Giant Co. brand, including growth in its local markets, innovation in operations and a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as health and sustainability,” Fleeman added.
“I’m honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as president of The Giant Co.,” Ruane said in a statement. “I’m looking forward to building on The Giant Company’s incredible legacy and working with our entire team to do what we do best: ensuring we are always well-positioned to not only meet but exceed the needs of our customers and communities who’ve trusted us for the past century.”
Founded in 1923, The Giant Co. family of brands includes Giant, Martin’s, Giant Heirloom Market, Giant Direct and Martin’s Direct.