March 30, 2009
Under the direction of Lars OLOFSSON, Chief Executive Officer of the Carrefour Group, Ricardo CURRAS is appointed Executive Director Hard Discount.
Ricardo CURRAS began his career at DIA 22 years ago and has been running its Spanish operations since 2006. DIA has reinforced its leadership in Spain on the strength of its performance year after year.
Member of the Executive Committee, Ricardo CURRAS will now put his skills and expertise at the service of the Hard Discount unit at group level, notably in France.
He succeeds Javier CAMPO, who has expressed the wish to pursue new career opportunities after 24 years with DIA International. Lars OLOFSSON thanks him for his role in the development of DIA, notably for its financial performances and expansion recorded during his time at the company, which contributed to the growth of the Carrefour Group.
This appointment will take effect in early May.