Mr. Hodge retired after several years as the CEO of Delhaize America, a role he ascended to after leading Hannaford Bros. Co. as Chief Executive from 2001 to 2010. In Mr. Hodge’s 31 year career at Hannaford, he served in various executive roles including EVP and COO. While leading the start-up of Hannaford’s entry into upstate New York, Mr. Hodge was elected Chairman of the New York State Food Merchant’s Association and served on several Community Agency Boards of Directors.
