Chiara Nava Claude Sarrailh will take over as CEO and General Manager of Esselunga starting in November 2026. Let's find out who the French manager is who has secured this role at the famous supermarket group.
Claude Sarrailh is Esselunga's new CEO: Who is the manager?
Claude Sarrailh, from November, will be the CEO and general manager of Esselunga.
The French manager has 30 years of international experience and is renowned for his results-oriented and innovation-driven approach. He has a particular focus on the challenges of artificial intelligence. He is currently CEO of Ahold Delhaize for Europe and Indonesia.
A note from the group led by Marina Caprotti he emphasized his “international route between Europe, Russia and Asia“, and his “Results-oriented and innovation-driven approach, with a particular focus on AI challenges and operational efficiency".
New guide for Esselunga: Marina Caprotti's commentary
Marina Caprotti, executive chairman of Esselunga, wanted to comment on the arrival of Claude Sarrailh at the head of the group. "Almost ten years after my father's passing, Esselunga is entering a new phase of evolution and strengthening of its governance.” he declared, underlining that he had chosen a manager with great international experience, capable of reconciling vision and concreteness.
"We are convinced that Sarrailh's contribution will bring new impetus to the company's development and to the strengthening of our brand, in continuity with our strategic plan and with the values that have always distinguished us." he added Caprotti, explaining that the new CEO has a great understanding of global markets and will provide a major push towards innovation and efficiency.