{"id":16484,"date":"2026-09-21T06:53:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T06:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outsourcing-today.ro\/?p=16484"},"modified":"2026-09-21T06:53:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T06:53:58","slug":"ad-01-surpasses-the-threshold-of-300-technology-professionals-in-romania-strengthening-its-position-as-ahold-delhaizes-technology-hub-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outsourcing-today.ro\/?p=16484","title":{"rendered":"AD\/01 surpasses the threshold of 300 technology professionals in Romania, strengthening its position as Ahold Delhaize’s technology hub in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bucharest, Romania, September 21, 2026 \u2013 AD\/01, the technology studio that supports digital innovation for Ahold Delhaize in Europe, has surpassed 300 technology professionals in Romania, marking an important milestone on its journey towards strengthening its position as one of Ahold Delhaize’s strategic technology hubs in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since opening its Bucharest office in 2024, AD\/01 has developed into a multidisciplinary organization where software engineers, cloud specialists, data experts, product managers, project managers, designers, and other technology professionals collaborate to build digital products and platforms that contribute to the future of food commerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, more than 300 technology professionals in Romania are developing innovative solutions that improve the customer experience, support store employees and optimize retail operations for millions of customers every week. From cloud-native applications and AI-powered solutions to modern data platforms, digital commerce capabilities and enterprise technologies, AD\/01 is helping to accelerate Ahold Delhaize’s digital transformation in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Technology is key to providing our customers with the best local food retail experience. AD\/01 has become an integral part of our European technology organization, bringing together exceptional engineering talent and developing digital solutions that drive real business impact for our local brands. Reaching this milestone reflects the strength of the team, the quality of its work and our continued investments in developing world-class technology capabilities,” said Gerhard van der Bijl, CTO Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Than Growth: Destinations for Tech Talent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For AD\/01, reaching the threshold of over 300 employees in Romania represents much more than organizational growth. This reflects the company’s commitment to building an environment where talented people can innovate, continuously develop their skills and contribute to technologies that make a real difference for millions of customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the beginning, AD\/01 has invested in creating a culture based on collaboration, accountability, continuous learning and engineering excellence. Employees work in autonomous and cross-functional teams, solving complex business challenges and using modern technologies and agile working methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“When we launched AD\/01, our ambition was to build much more than a technology hub. We wanted to create a place where talented people can develop their careers, adopt new technologies and solve complex challenges with a real impact on the business. Exceeding the threshold of 300 colleagues in Romania is a testament to the culture we have built together and the extraordinary people who choose AD\/01 every day,” said Adnan Olmez, General Manager of AD\/01.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, more than 40% of the AD\/01 team is represented by women, reinforcing the company’s commitment to building diverse and inclusive teams, where different perspectives contribute to innovation and better decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond day-to-day collaboration, AD\/01 constantly invests in technical excellence through learning and development programs, mentoring, leadership initiatives, internal engineering communities, hackathons and knowledge sharing sessions. Employees have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technologies, collaborate with international teams and contribute to products that impact millions of customers in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contributing to the next generation of food trade technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As digital transformation continues to redefine the retail industry, AD\/01 is expanding its capabilities in areas such as software engineering, cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data engineering, quality engineering, and digital product development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working closely with local Ahold Delhaize brands and international technology teams, AD\/01 develops scalable digital solutions that improve customer experience, optimize retail operations, facilitate data-driven decision-making, and support seamless omnichannel shopping experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By bringing together expertise in software engineering, cloud platforms, AI and data solutions, UI\/UX design, as well as product and project management, AD\/01 contributes to the development of the best local grocery shopping experience for Ahold Delhaize’s customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking to the future<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a team of over 300 technology professionals in Romania, AD\/01 continues to invest in excellence in engineering, innovation and talent development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As technology becomes increasingly important to the future of retail, the company remains focused on strengthening its capabilities, expanding expertise, and developing digital products that create long-term value for Ahold Delhaize’s brands, employees, and customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Exceeding the threshold of 300 colleagues is an important milestone, but what excites us most is what’s next. We will continue to invest in our people, adopt new technologies and build digital products that help shape the future of the food trade. Our ambition is to remain a trusted technology partner for Ahold Delhaize, while building an environment where talented professionals can deliver the best projects of their careers,” said Adnan Olmez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As AD\/01 continues to grow, the company remains committed to attracting exceptional talent in technology and creating a work environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning enable people to grow and reach their potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technologies for which AD\/01 recruits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AD\/01 continues to expand its teams and actively recruits specialists in a wide range of technological fields, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Java & Kotlin \u2013 Back-End Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 DevOps & Cloud Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Oracle Database Administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Front-End Development \u2013 React, TypeScript<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Data Engineering & Analytics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Artificial Intelligence Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 SAP S\/4HANA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Network Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Product Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About AD\/01<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AD\/01 is Ahold Delhaize’s technology studio in Europe, headquartered in Bucharest, Romania. The company develops digital products and technology platforms that accelerate the digital transformation of one of the world’s largest food retail groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By combining engineering excellence, a customer-centric approach and a people-centric culture, AD\/01 develops innovative technologies that enable Ahold Delhaize brands to deliver smarter, faster and more seamless shopping experiences for millions of customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Ahold Delhaize<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ahold Delhaize family of local brands serves more than 77 million customers every week in Europe, the United States and Indonesia. Together, the 17 brands have 384,000 employees and operate more than 9,500 supermarkets, convenience stores and specialty stores. In Romania, Ahold Delhaize also operates Mega Image, Profi and Shop & Go stores, serving customers and communities across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The group includes bol, the largest online retailer in the Benelux, and food retail brands in the US and Benelux are among the leaders in the food e-commerce market. Ahold Delhaize brands are also at the forefront of sustainable retail initiatives, supporting local communities and helping customers make healthier choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Headquartered in Zaandam, the Netherlands, Ahold Delhaize is listed on the Euronext stock exchanges in Amsterdam and Brussels (stock symbol: AD). Its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) are traded over-the-counter in the US and listed on the OTCQX International marketplace (symbol: ADRNY).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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