(US and Canada) Retail Business Services, the services company of leading grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA, recently announced that Marty Wolfe has been named Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Marty joins Retail Business Services from IBM, where he most recently served as Global CTO and VP of IBM’s retail, CPG, logistics, and travel industries.

“We’re pleased to welcome Marty to the team,” says Rom Kosla, EVP, IT, and Chief Information Officer. “His deep experience in retail and related industries, where he was responsible for driving digital transformation, will be valuable as we continue to transform IT for Ahold Delhaize USA companies. As each of our companies continue to serve connected customers and drive aggressive omnichannel growth, the role of IT has never been more important. We look forward to Marty’s contributions as we continue our work to ‘Evolve IT’ and enable Ahold Delhaize USA companies to thrive in an omnichannel world.”

Marty brings a unique combination of business acumen, technical depth and industry expertise to the role, with a strong background in both digital transformation and hybrid cloud journeys.

“I’m excited to join the organization at this pivotal time for Ahold Delhaize USA companies,” says Wolfe. “Retail is rapidly changing and technology is a differentiator that enables retailers’ abilities to compete. I look forward to supporting Retail Business Services in its Evolve IT journey, which is key in enabling Ahold Delhaize USA brands to win now and into the future.”