Giant Carlisle searches for new president

Rick Herring, president of Ahold USA’s Giant Carlisle Division, plans to retire, effective Feb. 14.



Herring has been at Ahold for nearly 25 years and the company credits him with having made many contributions to the organization.



“We would like to thank Rick for his numerous contributions to our companies, as well as for his leadership, dedication and years of service," stated James McCann, Ahold USA COO. "We wish him all the best in this next phase of his life and career.”



Bhavdeep Singh, EVP operations, Ahold USA, will oversee the Giant Carlisle Division on an interim basis until a permanent replacement is named.



The Giant Carlisle Division, headquartered in Carlisle, Pa., operates nearly 200 supermarkets in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia under the banner of Giant/Martin’s. The division employs more than 31,000 associates.