Dive Brief:
Lidl US has named Michal Lagunionek, formerly head of the retailer’s Poland division, as its new CEO beginning in June. He will replace Johannes Fieber, who is departing to spend more time with his family, according to an internal memo Fieber sent to Lidl staff on Tuesday.
Lagunionek has held the top role in Poland for the past decade and has 20 years of experience with Lidl, according to German business publication Libbensmittel Zeitung. For the past six years, he has been a member of Lidl’s International Board, where he has overseen the company's development across multiple countries.