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.

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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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