German retailer Rewe has named Dr Christian Mielsch as its new chief financial officer.
Mielsch will join the company on 1 September. Previously he has held various positions at Rewe’s German rival Metro Group, including CFO of Metro’s domestic cash and carry arm and, most recently, COO of the retailer’s cash-and-carry arm in central and eastern Europe.
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A spokesperson for Rewe told just-food today (17 May) that Mielsche is filling a role that was vacated by Norbert Fiebig, who was appointed CEO of Rewe Group Tourism.
“Christian Mielsch fills a vacant position. Our former Rewe Group CFO became CEO of Rewe Group Tourism in July 2011. Since then the position was vacant. Functions were taken over by a general manager who reported to directly to our CEO Alain Caparro,” the spokesperson revealed.
Commenting on the appointment, Rewe chairman Heinz-Bert Zander said the move “strengthens our management board” by adding a “proven expert for finance and trade”.
“His outstanding competence in the areas of finance and business administration and his comprehensive operational experience in German and international trade management are ideal qualifications for strengthening our management board team,” Zander said.
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