RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria is undergoing a significant leadership change as Reinhard Wolf, the long-serving Chairman of the Management Board and CEO, is leaving the organization and the Lagerhaus Group on November 30, 2024.
Johannes Schuster, who joined RWA in January 2024, will take over as CEO and General Manager starting December 1, 2024. Christoph Metzker, a veteran of RWA, will join Schuster in leading the organization.
Reinhard Wolf has made significant contributions to RWA, including expanding the agricultural business into Central and South Eastern Europe and establishing an innovation platform. He also led initiatives in the home and garden sectors, building materials, and sustainability efforts.
Under Schuster's leadership, RWA aims to maintain its competitive edge by focusing on innovation and sustainability in the agricultural and energy sectors.
The management change at RWA reflects the importance of succession planning and leadership transitions in corporate governance.