Dutch retailer Jumbo has appointed Tom Heidman as the interim CEO, starting on 1 March 2025. He takes over from Ton van Veen, who is resigning and will depart the company on 1 April. Heidman and van Veen will collaborate throughout March to facilitate a seamless transition. The two have a history of working together, notably during the Super de Boer acquisition and the formation of the purchasing organization, Bijeen.
Heidman previously served as the CEO of C1000 during its acquisition by Jumbo in 2011. With extensive experience in the food retail sector, he has held various management roles at Albert Heijn, Gall & Gall, and Retail Network. Additionally, he has been a commissioner for Vion, Vermaat, Euroma, and Remia.
Commenting on the appointment, Colette Cloosterman-Van Eerd, chair of the supervisory board and co-owner of Jumbo, stated, “With his personality, qualities and extensive experience, including knowledge of the Jumbo formula, we see Tom as the ideal candidate to temporarily fill the role of CEO.
“We would like to enter this new phase with him and build on the solid foundation that is currently in place.”
Heidman will take over the management of the company until a new CEO has been appointed, the retailer noted.
The retail group reported a turnover of €10.72 billion in its financial year 2024, down 2.7% compared to 2023.
Out of this total, Jumbo supermarkets generated €10.64 billion – a decline of 2.3% compared to 2023, driven mainly by the cessation of tobacco sales as of 1 July 2024.
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