METRO AG names Eric Riegger CEO effective October 1
Published on 09/28/2026 at 18:18 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
METRO AG said in a September 23, 2026 release that Eric Riegger will assume the role of chief executive officer effective October 1, 2026. He will succeed Dr. Steffen Greubel, who is stepping down at his own request effective September 30, 2026.
Leadership change
Riegger will take on the CEO position in addition to his existing responsibilities as chief financial officer and will remain a member of the Management Board. According to METRO AG, his current appointment runs through December 31, 2030.
Strategy process
The company said Riegger and his Management Board colleagues will initiate a process to further develop the sCore strategy. The stated focus areas include strengthening profitability, improving cost efficiency, and using digital solutions to enhance operational performance.
METRO AG said Riegger has been a member of its Management Board since February 2024. Before joining the company, he held finance and human-resources responsibilities at ALDI USA and served in management roles at Lidl in Germany and internationally.
