French retail giant Casino has appointed Zecri Laurent as managing director of its Big C subsidiary in Vietnam.

Casino announced the appointment of Laurent, aged 42, today (14 September).

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He joined the group in 1997, holding various international responsibilities, most recently director of international goods.

Casino also named Ferdinand Tomarchio to a senior role covering its Brazilian operations. A graduate of the Ecole Polytechnique and the Ecole des Mines, Tomarchio began his career at the Ministry of Industry.

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