Marta Trusz has become the new CEO of “Auchan Ukraine” instead of Victoria Lutsenko, who was appointed CEO of “Auchan Hungary”, the company’s press service said.
It is specified that Lutsenko led “Auchan Ukraine” for 5 years. During this time the company introduced a new figital (physical + digital) strategy and development plan, in particular e-commerce was strengthened, and the opening of innovative points of sale – Auchan Pick up point.
Trush, who is going to lead the company since March, has been working in Auchan Ukraine for over 10 years and has a diverse experience in retail, in particular in store operations, sales and commercial management.
According to her, the company’s main priorities remain assistance to the country’s population and contribution to the recovery of Ukraine’s economy. In particular, the company plans to open new stores and create jobs.
As it was reported, “Auchan Ukraine” employs about 5 thousand Ukrainians. Over the last year, the company has paid about 1 billion UAH of taxes to the state budget and directed more than 60 million UAH to help the Ukrainians.
Auchan Retail is an international retail company. The first store opened in France in 1961.
Auchan Ukraine Hypermarket” LLC has been operating in Ukraine since 2008. According to the Auchan website, before the Russian invasion into Ukraine, the retailer’s network had more than 30 stores of different formats (hypermarkets, supermarkets, pick up point) in nine cities, and also develops e-commerce.
