“I will be in charge with developing and implementing regional business strategies and supporting local teams in achieving growth and development targets. My main objective will be to support sustainable growth and contribute to METRO long-term success in the region of Eastern Europe,” says Adrian Ariciu.
The German group operates with its own stores in 21 countries. A large part of them are in the region that includes Romania. In Eastern Europe, the giant has around 200 stores, 34,000 employees and sales topping EUR10 billion.
“But I will stay two steps away from Romania and Romanian entrepreneurs,” explains the executive.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)