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Coop Trading Appoints Anders Kind As Chief Executive Officer

Jun 24, 2025•27 days ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Coop Trading

Anders Kind
CopenhagenRetail

Description

Coop Trading has announced the appointment of Anders Kind as its new chief executive officer, effective October 2025. He succeeds Michael la Cour, who has decided to step down to explore an opportunity at IKEA.

Company Information

Company

Coop Trading

Location

Copenhagen, Capital Region Of Denmark, Denmark

About

Coop Trading is the Nordic private brand purchasing organisation for Coop in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, as well as SOK in Finland. The company focuses on cross-border collaboration and commercial growth within the retail industry. It emphasizes consumer-focused insights and aims to strengthen the value delivered to Nordic consumers.

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