Albertson's names GE veteran to lead U.S. grocery chain

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Lawrence R. Johnston has been appointed as the new chairman and chief executive officer of Albertson's Inc. The appointment of Johnston represents the first time that the grocery chain has named an corporate outsider as chief executive.

ABS, Albertson's L.L.C., Johnston, Lawrence

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Wild Oats names Odak CEO

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Wild Oats Markets Inc. has appointed Perry D. Odak as its new president and chief executive officer. The 55-year old Odak was formerly the chief executive officer of Ben and Jerry's Homemade Inc.

Food Stores, Food and Beverage Stores, Grocery industry, Grocery stores, Wild Oats Markets Inc., Odak, Perry D.

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Ahold appoints veteran of Ikea to finance post

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Ahold N.V. has named Hannu Ryopponen as its new chief financial officer. Ryopponen is a former executive of the Ikea Group.

Netherlands, Chief financial officers, Koninklijke Ahold N.V.

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