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Metro appoints Eric Riegger as CEO effective October 1, 2026

Published on 10/01/2026 at 07:42 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

METRO AG appointed Eric Riegger as chief executive officer effective October 1, 2026. He will initially retain responsibility for finance and IT alongside his new role.

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METRO AG has appointed Eric Riegger as chief executive officer effective October 1, 2026, according to a company statement. Riegger, currently the company’s chief financial officer, will succeed Dr. Steffen Greubel.

Expanded role for Riegger

Riegger will initially take on the CEO role in addition to his existing responsibilities for finance and IT, METRO AG said in the statement. He has been a member of the company’s Management Board since February 2024, and his existing appointment runs until December 31, 2030.

Next phase of the sCore strategy

METRO AG said Riegger and his Management Board colleagues will begin a process to further develop the sCore strategy. The company identified profitability, cost efficiency and digital solutions as areas of focus in the announcement.

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