ALDI Announces Promotion of Atty McGrath to ALDI U.S. CEO, as Current CEO Jason Hart Is Named Global COO of ALDI South Group
- ALDI announced on May 30, 2025, in Batavia, Ill., that Atty McGrath will become ALDI U.S. Chief Executive Officer effective September 1.
- The leadership change follows Jason Hart’s decade as ALDI U.S. CEO during which he led the brand’s rapid expansion across the country.
- Under Hart, ALDI nearly doubled its store count from 1,300 in 32 states to 2,500 in 39 states, becoming America’s fastest-growing grocer.
- McGrath, a 20-year ALDI veteran and current Chief Operating Officer, brings broad experience and will continue the company’s focus on sustainability and low prices.
- Hart will move to Group Chief Operating Officer at ALDI South in Salzburg, Austria, overseeing global operations while ALDI U.S. Pursues plans to open 800 new stores.
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ALDI Announces Promotion of Atty McGrath to ALDI U.S. CEO, as current CEO Jason Hart is named Global COO of ALDI South Group
Hart will help oversee global operations for the retailer, McGrath will take over Hart's responsibilities for America's fastest-growing grocer
Aldi U.S. promotes COO to CEO
BATAVIA, Ill., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ALDI U.S. BB #:116756 is excited to announce that Jason Hart, ALDI U.S. Chief Executive Officer, has been promoted to join the Executive Board of ALDI South as Group Chief Operating Officer.Hart will help oversee the company’s global operations in Salzburg, Austria, effective September 1. Atty McGrath, currently Chief Operating Officer, will assume the ALDI U.S. Chief Executive role.During his decade-lo…
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