Irinel Popescu started his career in 2001, at METRO Romania, at the store in Craiova. Between 2006 and 2011, Popescu continued with METRO GROUP, serving as store manager at real,- Hypermarket Romania.
In 2011, Popescu started to work for Tesco Hungary, where he held the position of Regional Director. In 2016, he returned to Metro Romania. Popescu contributed to the development of La Doi Pasi franchise concept which currently exceeds 1,600 stores across Romania. In 2020, he was promoted to the position of Retail Director.
Metro Romania has 30 own cash & carry stores, located in Romania’s largest cities.
The company aims to reach 2,000 LaDoiPasi proximity stores until 2023.