Omnichannel
Stop & Shop propels COO to president role
September 30, 2024
Ahold Delhaize USA, which owns the Stop & Shop grocery chain, has named Roger Wheeler, chief commercial officer, as its president to replace the retiring Gordon Reid.
Wheeler takes on the role as of Sept. 30., according to a press release, and has more than 30 years of experience in the supermarket industry and nearly two decades at Ahold Delhaize USA and Stop & Shop.
As chief commercial and supply chain officer Wheeler led the transformation of commercial capabilities. Prior to his role leading the commercial and supply chain businesses, Wheeler served as president of retail business services for seven years. Wheeler initially joined the companies of Ahold Delhaize USA in 2005 as VP of meat and seafood at Stop & Shop.
He is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a veteran of the Persian Gulf War. He holds an MBA from Bentley University.
"It's an honor to rejoin Stop & Shop in this leadership role. I have not only spent a significant portion of my career working at the brand but am a lifelong customer and have a strong passion for the communities Stop & Shop serves," Wheeler said in the release "I look forward to working alongside our Stop & Shop team as we build upon the work underway to deepen the loyalty of our customers, operate great stores and provide excellent service every day. Together, we will grow the Stop & Shop business, be a top employer in our markets and create great experiences for our associates."
Reid, who has worked for Stop & Shop since 2019, and before that spent six years at the helm of Giant Food, will remain with Ahold Delhaize USA until mid-2025.
Stop & Shop, headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, operates more than 350 stores, 213 pharmacies, 98 fuel stations and 347 online pickup hubs and grocery delivery services throughout its markets.
