Casino Group, which operates French grocery brands including Franprix and Monoprix, has announced new appointments to help implement its transformation plan.

Philippe Palazzi will take on the role of chairman at organic health food chain Naturalia in addition to his current role as chairman of Monoprix while Alfred Hawawini has been appointed chief executive officer of Monoprix.

Hawawini previously worked as transformation and strategy director for Casino Group. In his new role he will be responsible for managing Monoprix’s operations and will roll out the group’s strategic plan to improve Monoprix’s performance.

Casino Group said Hawawini’s role will not be maintained on the company’s executive committee, which will drop to 11 members.

The Group's strategic plan will be implemented by the brands and overseen by a central team.

“Monoprix is now a major brand at Casino Group, appreciated by its customers and recognised for its social and environmental commitments,” said Palazzi. “It’s essential for Monoprix to be a driving force in the implementation of a new, more integrated organisation, which will enable Casino Group to embody the very best in convenience retailing while also improving its performance.”

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