Zaandam, The Netherlands, November 26, 2004 - Bart Kuper, Senior Vice President Tax, has decided to leave Ahold effective February 21, 2005, and pursue his career outside the company.
Over the last decade, Kuper has served Ahold in several executive positions in Finance & Accounting. Before his appointment as SVP Tax in September 2003, Kuper served for 18 months as SVP Finance & Tax at Ahold USA.
Kuper joins VNU, a global information and media company, as Senior Vice President Tax. He will first be based in Haarlem before likely relocating to New York in due course.
The Executive Board of Ahold wishes to express its appreciation for Bart Kuper's contribution to the company. His successor will be announced in due course.
