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Ahold Delhaize

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Episodes

  1. 05/21/2023

    S2 Episode #3 - The potential of customer insights and AI in retail

    The possibilities are endless with modern innovations such as mechanization, customer insights and artificial intelligence (AI). In this episode you will experience how technology enhances our shopping experience. What is the added value for customers? And how can AI be used to do something good for the world in terms of sustainability? In this episode we’ll talk about Ahold Delhaize's omnichannel customer experience strategy, and of course, the ethical side of these innovations.    Guest: Aimee van Wynsberghe, awarded with the prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Professorship of Applied Ethics of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Bonn Co-host: Wouter Kolk, CEO Ahold Delhaize Europe and Indonesia  Host: Emmelie Zipson  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 03/08/2023

    S2 Episode #2 – All about leadership, diversity, equity and inclusion

    This time it will be an all-female episode where we dive deep into topics surrounding leadership, mental well-being, diversity, equity and inclusion. Essential topics for Ahold Delhaize to prioritize and keep top of mind. Host Emmelie Zipson and co-host Natalia Wallenberg, Chief Human Resources Officer of Ahold Delhaize, talk to Margaret Versteden – van Duijn, Brand President of bol.com about these topics. Guest: Margaret Versteden – van Duijn, Brand President of bol.com Co-host: Natalia Wallenberg, CHRO of Ahold Delhaize Host: Emmelie Zipson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 02/23/2023

    S2 Episode #1 – Leadership in crisis situations

    How do you prepare for situations that you can’t always control? And what qualities do you need to help stay in control?  As crisis situations call for leadership, host Emmelie Zipson and co-host Frans Muller, talk to Jessica Fischer about her exceptional leadership skills when her store was hit by Hurricane Ida. Guest: Jessica Fischer, Store Manager of The GIANT Company's Riverwalk storeCo-host: Frans Muller, President & CEO Ahold Delhaize Host: Emmelie Zipson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S2 Episode #1 – Leadership in crisis situations

  4. 10/13/2021

    S1 Episode #1 – From ‘frenemies’ to finding common ground

    Mede mogelijk gemaakt door: Ahold Delhaize Unilever and Ahold Delhaize are partners, but also frenemies, as you can hear in this episode. Both companies have ambitions to offer more healthy and sustainable products. How are they going to achieve these? What are their main challenges? And how do they work together with industry partners? These and more questions will be discussed in this episode about the future of food. Guest: Hanneke Faber, President Global Foods & Refreshment at Unilever Host: Emmelie Zipson Co-host: Wouter Kolk, CEO Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 10/13/2021

    S1 Episode #2 - Sustainability in the food and retail industry

    Mede mogelijk gemaakt door: Ahold Delhaize Sustainability is at the top of the agenda in the food and retail industry. What actions should the industry take? Should companies play an active role in changing customer behavior? And does the industry need stricter government regulations? Guest: Daniella Vega Global SVP Health & Sustainability at Ahold Delhaize. Host: Emmelie Zipson Co-host: Frans Muller, President & CEO Ahold Delhaize See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 10/13/2021

    S1 Episode #3 - "Being a good human being, goes a long way."

    Mede mogelijk gemaakt door: Ahold Delhaize In this special episode it is all about leadership, personal ambitions and building diverse teams. You will hear the extraordinary story of Food Lion store manager Ahmed Awadalla. Ahold Delhaize CEO Frans Muller will talk about his earlier days and shares some of his management insights. Guest: Ahmed Awadalla, store manager at Food Lion and Ahold Delhaizes Store Manager of the year 2019. Host: Emmelie Zipson Co-host: Frans Muller, President & CEO Ahold Delhaize See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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About

Curious to learn more about what's cooking in the kitchen of Ahold Delhaize and the food and retail industry? Refreshing Retail is here to share the latest trends, innovations and news.

Information

  • Creator
    Ahold Delhaize
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Ahold Delhaize
  • Show Website
    Refreshing Retail