Tomislav Smolčec has been appointed President of the Management Board of METRO Croatia, and will take up his new position on October 1, 2025. He began his career at METRO in 2015 as Sales Director and Associate Member of the Management Board, and since 2020 he has held the position of Executive Director of Operations and Member of the Management Board.
“It is an exceptional honor for me to take on the responsibility of leading METRO Croatia. Our strength lies in the knowledge, dedication and energy of the people who make up METRO, and my vision is to continue building a company that is the first choice for our customers and a reliable partner for their growth and success. I believe that together, through innovation, sustainable business and close cooperation with entrepreneurs across Croatia, we will strengthen METRO’s position in the market and continue to create value for our customers, employees and the community,” said Smolčec.
METRO Croatia has been headed by Imre Horváth since the end of 2020, who will take over the position of Senior Vice President for Talent and Organization Development at METRO AG from October 1, 2025. Horváth successfully led the company through a demanding market environment, further strengthening its position in the HoReCa market.