Self-service wholesaler Makro has appointed Stephen Blan as its permanent Operations Director, with effect from January 2012. He will be working alongside Managing Director Juergen Schwarze and his Board colleagues to return Makro UK to its former position of strength and back onto a growth plan.
Stephen brings with him over 25 years’ experience in the UK retail industry, working with Carphone Warehouse and Dixons Stores Groups. He was most recently European Retail Director for The Carphone Warehouse and has previously held the roles of UK Retail Director and Sales & Customer Director at The Carphone Warehouse. His primary role at Makro will be to ensure that the in store experience of the wholesalers’ 30 stores in the UK matches the specialist requirements of its professional customers. Stephen will also have responsibility for developing Makro’s foodservice and field sales operations in the UK.
Commenting on his appointment Stephen said: “I am thrilled to be appointed as Operations Director for Makro UK during its 40th anniversary year. Not only does Makro have an exceptional pedigree as a subsidiary of the METRO Group, I am joining a great team and I am excited about the part I can play in the UK’s plans for the future.”
“Stephen has a passion for developing and leading teams that deliver great customer service. This along with a deep knowledge of effective and efficient store operations will be key to ensuring we deliver on our ambition of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.” added Juergen Schwarze
Martin Schumacher will step down from the board upon Stephen’s arrival, and will continue to support the business in an advisory capacity.
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