Group CEO Bitan Wines, Fellow Wolf, Informed the board of directors of his desire to terminate his position. The company’s board of directors has begun the process of appointing a new CEO for the company and will complete the process by next week.
If Kilstein is indeed elected to the position of CEO of Bitan Wines, Carrefour in the near future, he will gain extensive experience in the field of retail, especially in key positions at Shufersal. Only about two years ago he left the largest retail chain in Israel after 8 years as Deputy CEO . He left the Azrieli Malls several months ago, after refusing to promise Dana Azrieli, chairman of the Azrieli Group board, that he would not run for the position of CEO of ShopRussell after Aberkhan’s departure, and resigned amid controversy.
The shareholders’ meeting at Shufersal is scheduled to convene later this month with the aim of forming a new board of directors. The candidate for the position of director, who according to estimates is also expected to be appointed chairman of the network’s board of directors, is former CEO Itzik Aberkhan, who last January announced the termination of his employment with the company. According to Aberkhan, he preferred that Ofer Bloch, who took over as Shufersal CEO last month, be replaced by Kilstein, but now he is a candidate to head the French retail giant that will enter the country soon.
“The board will complete the process by next week”
“I thank the colleague for a period of joint and challenging work and wish him much success in his future endeavors,” said Bitan Wines Chairman of the Board Zvika Schweimer. We have signed an agreement to open a chain of stores of the global giant Carrefour to be built on the infrastructure of 152 Pavilion Wines branches. In addition, we signed an agreement with the world’s leading convenience stores, Saban Elban, to open a chain of stores under the brand in Israel. Also, we have signed an agreement to merge the online activities of Bitan Wines with the online activities of Quick, for a joint venture (51%) of Bitan Wines. These strategic moves are expected to revolutionize the food market, give the company competitive ability and an advantage over competitors and bring value to the Israeli consumer.
“The company’s board of directors has begun the process of appointing a new CEO for the company, who will lead the implementation of the strategic agreements and assimilate the revolutionary changes in the market. The board will complete the process by next week. “
Amit Zeev said: “With mixed feelings and against the background of professional disagreements, I decided to end my position. I am proud to leave a company with a completely different DNA than I received several months ago, quality and professional management and a more proud and committed staff. I am convinced that Carrefour’s franchise agreement in Israel “, Which we signed two months ago, is the way to create a turning point in the food market in Israel and create value for the consumer and I am sure that it foresees a bright future for the company and its employees.”