Metro Cash & Carry Germany has announced Thomas Storck, current chief solution officer, as its new chairman of the management board.
"Thomas Storck is the perfect fit for the challenges that our business in Germany will face in the future," commented Pieter Boone, CEO of Metro Cash & Carry.
"Thomas Storck has a wealth of experience in wholesale and retail, and in the transformation of trading formats, and possesses a broad spectrum of skills in buying, finance, it and logistics," he added.
Storck will replace Axel Hluchy, who is leaving the Metro Group of his own accord to further pursue his career outside the group after 19 years.
A decision regarding Storck’s replacement as CSO is expected to be made shortly.
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