Hemköpskedjan’s Deputy MD and Sales Head, Shoan Etemadi, appointed as MD, effective August 15, 2024, succeeding Simone Margulies, who will become Axfood’s President and CEO.
Effective August 15th, Shoan Etemadi will take over as Managing Director of Hemköpskedjan AB, succeeding Simone Margulies. He will also join the Executive Committee of Axfood AB. Currently serving as Deputy MD and Head of Sales at Hemköpskedjan, which encompasses Hemköp and Tempo, Shoan brings three years of experience in his current role and 15 years of expertise in the food retail industry, including operations, purchasing, and logistics at ICA and Lidl.
“There has been considerable interest in this position, both internally and externally, which is encouraging. After careful consideration, we have determined that the strongest candidate is internal. Shoan has excelled in his current position, significantly contributing to Hemköpskedjan’s recent success. Both myself and the incoming President and CEO of Axfood, Simone Margulies, believe that Shoan’s business-oriented leadership is the right fit to further strengthen Hemköpskedjan’s market position,” stated Klas Balkow, President and CEO of Axfood.
“I am deeply honored and thrilled to have the opportunity to lead Hemköpskedjan as Managing Director. Working alongside the management teams, franchisees, and dedicated store employees, it will be exciting to continue advancing our business and attracting more customers to our stores,” expressed Shoan Etemadi, incoming Managing Director of Hemköpskedjan.
Simone Margulies, the current Managing Director of Hemköpskedjan, will assume the role of President and CEO of Axfood on August 15th, 2024. The recruitment process for Shoan Etemadi’s successor as Head of Sales at Hemköpskedjan AB is underway.
In an exciting announcement, Shoan Etemadi has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Hemköpkedjan. You can find the full press release in the attached PDF, PR_240521_Shoan Etemadi appointed new Managing Director of Hemköpkedjan. For visuals, photos of Shoan Etemadi within the Hemköpchain context are available, credited to Oskar Omne, in both PDF and JPG formats.
Axfood aims to lead in providing affordable, high-quality, and sustainable food options. Our portfolio includes popular store chains like Willys and Hemköp, along with Tempo and Handlar’n. We handle B2B sales through Snabbgross, and our support company, Dagab, oversees product development, purchasing, and logistics. Additionally, our family comprises Middagsfrid and Urban Deli, as well as partially owned companies Apohem, Eurocash, and City Gross. With over 13,000 employees and sales of approximately SEK 80 billion, the Axfood Group is committed to serving customers and communities.
