Delhaize names former Wendy’s CEO as new chief

Salisbury, N.C. -- Grocery parent Delhaize said Friday it has named former Wendy’s and Arby’s CEO Roland Smith as president and CEO of Delhaize America and executive VP of Delhaize Group. Smith succeeds retiring CEO Ronald C. Hodge, effective Oct. 15.



Hodge will continue to serve the company in an advisory capacity.



Delhaize America operates supermarkets under the Food Lion, Hannaford and Sweetbay banners.