Delhaize America names CIO

SALISBURY, N.C. — Delhaize America, whose retail banners include Bottom Dollar Food, Food Lion and Hannaford Supermarkets, has hired Michael Laurenti as CIO.



He succeeds Deb Dixson who announced her retirement from Delhaize America earlier this year. Dixson joined the organization in 2010 and led significant transformation of the information technology and information security functions during her tenure.



As CIO, Laurenti will have responsibility for all information technology and information security operations, which support the company's millions of customers, 100,000 associates and 1,300 stores.



Laurenti has more than 20 years of retail leadership in information technology. Laurenti previously served as CIO for Belk Department Stores. Prior to Belk, he worked at Family Dollar Stores, Linens 'N Things and Toys "R" Us.



"Mike brings a wealth of information technology leadership to Delhaize America," stated Kevin Holt, Delhaize America CEO. "I am confident that as our new CIO he will continue to deliver a world-class Information Technology infrastructure and innovation for our company. We look forward to Laurenti joining Delhaize America and tapping into his extensive experience to propel our U.S. operations forward, enhance service in our retail stores and leverage technology to better serve our customers."