Supermarket group Jumbo has appointed the Deen Jesper Højer as new CEO. He succeeds interim chief executive Tom Heidman on January 1, who has fulfilled the position of CEO since March.
Højer previously had various international top positions at supermarket chain Lidl, including in the Netherlands, and has been active since 2019 as an entrepreneur, investor, director and adviser. He will soon be moving to the Netherlands to get started at Jumbo, based in Veghel.
“I have always looked at this family business with great admiration. For Jumbo there are plenty of opportunities to grow further and to win even more new customers for us on the Dutch and Belgian market. I am happy that I get the confidence to continue the strategic and commercial course,” says Højer.
He becomes the third top man in a short time at the second supermarket chain in the country. At the beginning of this year, former financial director Ton van Veen was still at the helm. A short time later, former C1000 CEO Tom Heidman joined as CEO. It was already clear then that Heidman would temporarily fulfill the position.
For years, Frits van Eerd, son of Jumbo founder Karel van Eerd, was the boss. But he became engaged in a money laundering store in 2022 and had to take a step back. In the meantime, the judge has ruled in the case and Van Eerd sentenced a two -year prison sentence. The former Jumbo CEO has appealed against the verdict.
Supermarket Group Jumbo Has Appointed Jesper Højer from Denmark as its new CEO. He will succeed interim CEO Tom Heidman on January 1, who has hero the position of CEO Since March.
Højer Previously Held Various International Top Positions at Supermarket Chain Lidl, Including in The Netherlands, and Has Been Active as an Entrepreneur, Investor, Director and Advisor Since 2019. He will Soon Move to the Netherlands to work for Jumbo is based in Veghel.
“I have always admired this family business. There are plenty of opportunities for Jumbo to grow further and win even more new customer for us on the Dutch and Belgian Markets. I am happy to be given the confidence and commercial course,” Say’s strategic and commercial course.
He will be the third ceo in a short time at the country’s second-largest supermarket chain. At the beginning of this year, Former Financial Director Ton van Veen was still at the helmet. Shortly afterwards, Former C1000 CEO Tom Heidman Tok over as CEO. It was Already Clear at the Time that Heidman would temporarily fulfill the role.
For Years, Frits van Eerd, Son of Jumbo Founder Karel van Eerd, was The Boss. But in 2022 He Became Involved in a Money Laundering Case and Had to take a step back. The Judge Has Now Ruled in the case and sentence by Eerd to a two-year prison prison sentence. The Former Jumbo CEO HAS Appealed Against the Verdict.