The managing director of Metro Cash & Carry’s business in Germany has moved to lead a newly-created audit and compliance division at the company’s international office.

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Rainer Grünewald, who has spent 33 years at the company, will head up the new unit at Metro Cash & Carry International.


“The clear definition of and strict compliance to corporate principles, rules and standards of conduct for international companies like Metro Cash & Carry and its staff is of immense importance,” said CEO Thomas Huebner.


Grünewald’s replacement in charge of the company’s German operations is Harald Fraszczak.


Fraszczak, 42, joined Metro Cash & Carry in 1992.

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