Marc Christiaan Van Gelder

Background

Gelder, Marc Christiaan Van was born on May 21, 1961 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Son of Bob Frits and Maria Johanna (Van Teeseling) Van Gelder.

Education

Master of Economics, Erasmus University, Rottendam, The Netherlands, 1986. Master of Business Administration, Wharton School, University Pennsylvania, 1990.

Career

Assistant vice president Drexel-Burnham Lambert, New York City, 1986-1988. Senior manager McKinsey & Company, Amsterdam, 1990-1996. Director business development Ahold, Netherlands, 1996—1998.

Vice president supply chain mgnt. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, 1998—1999, senior vice president, logistics & supply chain mgnt., 1999-2000. President & Chief Executive Officer Peapod Inc., Skokie, Illinois, since 2000.

Membership

Member Wharton Alumni Club The Netherlands (president 1991-1998), Netherlands American C. of Chamber (board directors).

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, horseback riding, playing squash, arts.

Connections

Married Karah L. Henry, July 7, 1990. Children: Alexander F., Robert H.

Father:

Bob Frits Gelder

Mother:

Maria Johanna (Van Teeseling) Van Gelder

Spouse:

Karah L. Henry

child:

Alexander F. Gelder

child:

Robert H. Gelder