Aldi US has announced that its Chief Executive, Jason Hart, has been promoted to join the Executive Board of Aldi Süd as Group Chief Operating Officer. Based in Salzburg, Austria, he will help oversee the discounter’s global operations, effective 1st September.
Meanwhile, Atty McGrath, currently Chief Operating Officer at Aldi US, will take over the Chief Executive role.
During his decade-long leadership of Aldi US, Hart has led the retailer’s rapid expansion in the country, with its store count nearly doubling from 1,300 in 32 states to 2,500 across 39 states.
“I am honoured to take on this new role with Aldi supporting our global business,” said Hart.
“The growth and positive development of the Aldi brand we’ve achieved together in the US is a tribute to our incredible teams across the business. I look forward to working with Aldi teams around the globe to drive our growth and success.”
Meanwhile, Aldi stated that McGrath brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the CEO role. She has spent her entire 20-year career with the discounter, holding a variety of positions ranging from district manager, director of operations, division vice president and most recently, chief operating officer. “On behalf of the entire Aldi US team, I extend heartfelt thanks to Jason for his unwavering dedication and remarkable leadership,” said McGrath.
“I am excited to build upon our momentum, expand our footprint and continue adapting to serve our customers.”
Aldi plans to open 800 new stores in the US over the next five years, with a target of more than 225 locations opening this year alone, a record for the retailer.
