GERMANY: Schwarz appoints Lehmann as Kaufland CEO

By Michelle Russell | 2 August 2012

German retailer Schwarz Group has appointed a new CEO to head its Kaufland chain.

A spokesperson told just-food today (2 August) that Frank Lehmann, deputy CEO of Kaufland, will take up the role of CEO with immediate effect.

Kaufland replaces Heinz Andrejewski who will remain with the company. The spokesperson said: "He switches to a new position in the Schwarz Group, he becomes a stockholder."

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