Prepared a business case and presented it to the holding company’s management board

Opened and rented office space in Ukraine

Developed the first market in Odessa

Created a new in-store marketing concept (to be rolled out in all countries except Germany)

Developed a new sales concept, from market layout to marketing with vision and mission

Created a new personnel structure

Opened the first store in Odessa in 2009, at the height of the Credit Crisis

Consolidated purchasing and sales in the ultra-fresh sector (meat, sausage, cheese, fish, fruit & vegetables, and a hot counter)