Who is Metro Cash & Carry Romania’s new CEO | Progresiv

Starting July 11th 2016, Roland Ruffing took over the position of Chief Executive Officer of Metro Cash & Carry Romania. He replaces Gilles Roudy, whose term ended in early June this year.

"I am honored and also delighted to become the new CEO of Metro Cash & Carry Romania. Metro Romania will continue its sustainable growth and will strengthen its market position through more focused approach on customers and through innovation. Clearly, we will continue the good cooperation with our business partners, remaining at the same time, a company responsible for the local community", said Roland Ruffing.

Roland Ruffing began his career at Metro in 2004, when he joined Makro Cash & Carry Poland, as Financial Director. In February 2009 Ruffing took the same position in the Czech Makro / MCC Slovakia and a year later was named CEO of Metro Cash & Carry Hungary. In 2013 he was promoted Chief Financial Officer Metro and in August 2015 he became Member of the Operating Board Metro Cash & Carry.

Last year, Metro Romania reported profit and stabilized its sales, posting a slight increase in turnover, from 4,488 million lei in 2014 to 4,494 million lei in 2015 - according to data submitted to the Ministry of Finance.

In Romania, Metro currently operates 31 cash & carry units and develops a franchise chain of convenience stores – La Doi Pasi. With annual sales of one billion euros, the retailer is the fourth player in fast moving consumer goods trade.