Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Food Distribution
Employees
80951
First IPO Date
July 13, 2017
| Name | Title | Pay | Year Born |
| Steffen Greubel | Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of Management Board | 2.52M | 1973 |
| Guillaume Deruyter | Chief Customer & Merchandise Officer & member of the Management Board | 953,000 | 1970 |
| Christiane Giesen | Chief Operating Officer, Labour Director and Member of Management Board | 1.21M | 1975 |
| Eric Riegger | Chief Financial Officer & Member of Management Board | 1.49M | 1975 |
| Gerd Koslowski | Global Director of Corporation Communications | 0 | N/A |
| Michael Bouscheljong | Senior Vice President of Finance | 0 | N/A |
| Matthias Buehler | Global Lead Digital Marketing | 0 | N/A |
Metro AG primarily operates as a wholesaler of food products. The company oversees 748 wholesale outlets and distribution centers spanning Europe, Russia, and Asia. These facilities operate under various brand names, such as METRO, MAKRO, Aviludo, Classic Fine Foods, Davigel Spain, Pro à Pro, and Rungis Express. Its extensive customer base includes hotels, restaurants, bars, cafes, catering firms, small grocery shops, kiosks, independent retailers, service providers, and public institutions. Additionally, Metro AG facilitates commerce through its METRO MARKETS online platform. The firm also innovates by developing digital solutions and providing food delivery services. Furthermore, it offers specialized services in areas like real estate, logistics, information technology, procurement, and advertising. Established in 1964, the company was formerly named METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG until it adopted its current name, Metro AG, in August 2017. Its corporate headquarters are located in Düsseldorf, Germany.