LONDON: Vilma Drulien becomes the CEO of the Maxima Grup’s subsidiary MAXIMA International Sourcing. Being a member of the company’s board, Vilma Drulien will also continue to serve as a Chief Commercial Officer and a member of the board at Maxima LT.

The new CEO of MAXIMA International Sourcing replaces Gintaras Jasinskas, who managed the company until now.

“Gintaras accomplished the goals set for him at a key establishment phase of MAXIMA International Sourcing. For this we are grateful to him. As of now, new company’s goals are being set. With Vilma’s arrival, we will take advantage of the synergy between the two purchasing teams of MAXIMA International Sourcing and Maxima LT,” Maxima Grup CEO Jolanta Bivainyt says.

Vilma Drulien has more than 15 years of experience in retail. She has worked at Maxima Grup companies since 2003 and has held leading positions in areas of commerce and purchasing in both Lithuanian and Latvian markets.

MAXIMA International Sourcing provides centralized supply, purchasing and negotiation services for the Maxima retail chains in the Baltic countries, Stokrotka in Poland and T MARKET in Bulgaria), develops private label brands, and engages in wholesale trade.