The other co-chair appointed is Nestlé CEO Paul Bulcke. The announcement was made following the meeting of the CGF board of directors in Tokyo.
Commenting on his election, Dick Boer said: “Ahold has been working with the CGF for many years, and we are honoured to be involved at such a high level now. The CGF is uniquely positioned to drive the vision of the industry and encourage real change. Its ability to bring companies together for the good of our customers makes the work of the CGF both relevant and important. I am looking forward to contributing to the CGF’s international practices and to encouraging collaboration across all levels of the CGF membership.”
The pair will replace outgoing chairs Muhtar Kent, chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company and Gareth Ackerman, chairman of Pick ‘n’ Pay.
Dick Boer and Paul Bulcke emphasised their gratitude to Kent and Ackerman for their outstanding contribution to the CGF over recent years, and thanked them on behalf of the board for their exceptional leadership.
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