US retailer Food Lion, part of Belgium’s Delhaize Group, has promoted Carol Herndon to the position of CFO and chief administrative officer.  

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In her new role, Herndon will be responsible for accounting and analysis and information technology.


Her responsibilities will also include corporate development, including real estate, store development, mergers and acquisitions, construction, maintenance, equipment procurement, and energy management, a spokesperson for the US retailer told just-food this afternoon (8 August).


Previously Herndon served as VP of accounting and analysis and information technology. “Her responsibilities have been expanded,” the spokesperson observed.


Meanwhile, Robert Canipe has been appointed SVP of corporate development. He will assume responsibilities for real estate, construction, maintenance, store equipment procurement, and energy management.

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Canipe will also join Food Lion’s executive committee, the company said.

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