- Thierry Garnier, the chief executive of Kingfisher, which owns B&Q and Screwfix, is set to step down from his role.
- He will take on the position of president and chief executive at the Netherlands-headquartered supermarket group Ahold Delhaize.
- Garnier's exact departure date from Kingfisher is yet to be confirmed, but he has a 12-month notice period and will remain until a successor is found.
- He is anticipated to commence his new role at Ahold Delhaize around April 2027, succeeding the outgoing Frans Muller.
- Garnier joined Kingfisher in September 2019, navigating the company through the Covid-19 pandemic and implementing significant strategic initiatives.
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