Retiring Réal Raymond set to step down next month
Canadian food and drug retailer Metro Inc. has named independent director Pierre Boivin as chairman of the board, succeeding Réal Raymond, who is retiring.
Plans call for Boivin to take the reins as chairman upon being elected at Metro’s annual shareholders meeting on Jan. 26. Raymond, who has served as chairman of Montreal-based Metro since January 2015, will step down at that time.
“It is an honor and a privilege to be selected by the board as incoming Chairman. I very much look forward to helping Metro, one of the best food and pharmacy distributors and retailers in Canada, continue its growth and development,” Boivin (left) said in a statement. “Réal Raymond has been an excellent chairman of the board at a time of significant growth for the company. On behalf of the board, I extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Réal for his contribution to Metro’s success.”