Jan Ernst de Groot has served as chief legal officer and member of Ahold Delhaize's executive committee since July 24, 2016. Prior to that, he was chief legal officer and member of Ahold Delhaize's executive committee since February 1, 2015. Jan is responsible for Ahold Delhaize's legal affairs, governance and compliance functions, safety, public affairs, and product integrity. Before joining Ahold Delhaize, Jan was general counsel and managing director at TNT Express. Prior to that, he worked for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines in a wide range of business and corporate roles, most recently as managing director and a member of the board of management. Jan started his career at law firm De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek. He is a member of the executive board of VNONCW Dutch Confederation of Netherlands Industry & Employers, of the supervisory board of ADG Dienstengroep, and is chairman of the supervisory council of ARK Rewilding Netherlands. He is a Fellow of Salzburg Global Seminar.