Jan Brecht

Jan Brecht joined Ahold Delhaize’s Executive Committee as Chief Technology Officer in September 2025. In this role, he is responsible for leadership in technology matters globally, including enterprise architecture and strategy, digital innovation, scalable platforms, data and analytics, and cybersecurity.

In previous positions, Jan held senior technology leadership roles at Nissan Motor Corporation, Mercedes-Benz Group, Adidas, and Daimler, serving as Chief Information Officer and in other global executive positions, driving digital transformation and IT strategy. With more than two decades of experience at the intersection of engineering, operations and technology, Jan has led major organizations across the automotive, retail and consumer industries.

In addition, Jan is a member of the Supervisory Board for Carl Zeiss AG, a leading multinational company in optoelectronic technology.

Born near Hanover, Germany, Jan studied electrical engineering in Karlsruhe, Paris and Southampton.