Russian multi-format retailer Lenta announced changes in its executive team on Friday, confirming that Dmitry Skiba, previously the director of online business and professional client relations, had been appointed chief e-commerce officer from 7 February.
The Moscow and London-traded company said that as chief e-commerce officer, Skiba would be responsible for shaping its strategy and executing the expansion of Lenta’s online business, while also ensuring the combined online business achieved its key operational and financial targets.
Skiba had served as director of online business and professional client relations at Lenta since 2019.
Before joining Lenta, he worked at consulting firm McKinsey & Company, where he led transformation projects in retail and e-commerce, as well as in strategic, commercial, and operating projects for multiple industries.
Prior to McKinsey, Skiba held various positions at Procter & Gamble, in both Russia and Ukraine.
At the same time, Lenta said Danny Perekalsky, who has led online grocery retailer Utkonos for almost three years, had decided to leave the company to focus on developing other projects.
“I’d like to thank Danny Perekalsky for a job well done,” said Lenta chairman Alexey Mordashov.
“Danny managed to stabilise the business and implement several key Utkonos projects.
“I hope that the combined team led by Dmitry Skiba will be able to effectively respond to new market challenges and achieve decent results.”
