Dutch retailer Schuitema has appointed Tonn van de Laar as interim chief executive officer with immediate effect.

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Van de Laar replaces Bert Roetert, who resigned last week following the completion of the sale of the company to CVC Capital Partners.


Van de Laar, who will leave on 1 September, previously worked as the CEO of rival supermarket retailer Laurus NV, now known as Super de Boer NV.

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