{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-19/ceconomy-virpy-richter-cfo-appointment","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-19/ceconomy-virpy-richter-cfo-appointment.md","title":"CECONOMY Names Virpy Richter CFO From January 2027","headline":"CECONOMY Appoints Virpy Richter as CFO From January 2027, Completing Executive Board","description":"CECONOMY appoints Virpy Richter as CFO effective January 1, 2027, completing its three-member Executive Board alongside CEO Remko Rijnders.","section":"Leadership","published_at":"2026-10-19T18:55:03+00:00","modified_at":"2026-10-19T18:55:03+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["Virpy Richter becomes CECONOMY CFO on January 1, 2027, approved by the Supervisory Board.","Richter has more than 25 years of finance and management experience and has been CFO of Awin AG since July 2019.","CEO Remko Rijnders hands over interim responsibility for the Finance division and focuses on group leadership."],"companies":[{"name":"CECONOMY","is_primary":true,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0002izf/ceconomy","website":"https://www.ceconomy-mms.com/de/ceconomy"}],"source":{"publisher":"EuropaWire","title":"CECONOMY appoints Virpy Richter CFO from January 2027 as MediaMarktSaturn parent completes Executive Board lineup","url":"https://news.europawire.eu/ceconomy-appoints-virpy-richter-cfo-from-january-2027-as-mediamarktsaturn-parent-completes-executive-board-lineup/eu-press-release/2026/10/19/20/22/05/183513/"},"other_sources":[],"tags":["Leadership","CECONOMY"],"body_markdown":"[CECONOMY](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0002izf/ceconomy) AG has appointed Virpy Richter as Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2027, the MediaMarktSaturn parent company said. The appointment, approved by the Supervisory Board, completes the Executive Board alongside CEO Remko Rijnders and Chief Customer Officer Jan Niclas Brandt, [EuropaWire](https://news.europawire.eu/ceconomy-appoints-virpy-richter-cfo-from-january-2027-as-mediamarktsaturn-parent-completes-executive-board-lineup/eu-press-release/2026/10/19/20/22/05/183513/) reported.\n\n## Richter's Finance Career Before CECONOMY\n\nRichter brings more than 25 years of finance and management experience. She has been CFO of international affiliate marketing company Awin AG since July 2019. She previously served as Managing Director of the Conrad Electronic Group from November 2015 to June 2019.\n\nBefore joining Conrad, Richter spent almost 15 years with myToys.de, holding several leadership positions, including CFO and Managing Director of its Russian business. Her earlier experience includes serving as Commercial Managing Director of Herlitz Benelux and working in portfolio management and international business unit controlling at Herlitz PBS AG.\n\nChristoph Vilanek, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of CECONOMY AG, said: \"With Virpy Richter, we are gaining an internationally experienced finance executive for our Executive Board. She combines extensive financial expertise with a deep understanding of digital business models, e-commerce and retail. Her experience in growth and transformation environments makes her a valuable addition as we enter the next phase of the company's development.\"\n\n## Rijnders Hands Over Interim Finance Oversight\n\nRijnders, who had managed the Finance division on an interim basis during the transition, will focus fully on strategic and operational leadership of CECONOMY and MediaMarktSaturn. He is the CEO and former CFO and has spent 18 years with the organisation, building experience in finance, operations and international markets.\n\nBrandt joined the Executive Board as Chief Customer Officer in April and continues to lead the company's customer-focused activities. As CCO, he oversees customer relevance and the company's digital capabilities across Marketplace, Services & Solutions, Customer Experience & Care, Customer Value Management and Technology.\n\nRijnders said: \"I am delighted to welcome Virpy Richter to our Executive Board team. She brings extensive experience from international retail and technology companies and will play a key role in supporting our strategic development. Together with Jan Niclas Brandt as Chief Customer Officer and the entire management team, we will continue to execute our strategic priorities with focus and discipline: profitable growth, strong operational execution and trust at every relevant customer touchpoint.\"\n\nRichter said: \"CECONOMY and MediaMarktSaturn combine strong brands, dedicated teams and a clear strategic direction. I am excited to work alongside my new colleagues to help shape the next phase of the company's development. For me, sustainable value creation emerges where financial strength, operational excellence and customer relevance come together. This provides the foundation for long-term trust among customers, employees and investors.\"\n\n## CECONOMY's Scale Across Europe\n\nCECONOMY operates more than 1,008 MediaMarkt, Saturn and MediaWorld stores in 11 countries and serves approximately 50,000 employees, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The Düsseldorf-headquartered company has been majority-owned by JD.com since late 2025.\n\n## Earlier CECONOMY Developments\n\nOn October 9, 2026, TechNode reported that JD.com's $2.5 billion acquisition of Ceconomy was expected to receive EU approval after the Chinese company revised commitments addressing regulatory concerns, with the European Commission due to decide by November 4.\n\nOn September 10, 2026, MarketScreener reported that JD.com's concessions to ease EU subsidy concerns over its $2.5 billion purchase of Ceconomy had drawn criticism from rivals, sources said.\n\nOn September 24, 2026, The future of trading reported that Goldman Sachs increased its total voting rights in CECONOMY to 6.1% from 5.67%.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}