New office empowers METRO teams to create impactful solutions at global scale
METRO Global Solution Centre (METRO GSC), which operates in more than 30 countries, says its newly inaugurated Pune office is India’s journey of driving global impact through collaborative growth, operational excellence, and digital innovation for METRO.
“METRO GSC India is integral to METRO’s transformation journey. As it continues to grow and expand, its deep expertise is not only shaping the finance function but also serving as a catalyst for operational efficiency and excellence across our global processes,” said Eric Riegger, CFO and member of the Management Board of METRO AG after inaugurating the Pune office on 2 Sept.
Guillaume Deruyter, Chief Customer & Merchandise Officer and member of the Management Board of METRO AG, added, “METRO GSC India is rapidly scaling its specialized business expertise to deliver strategic solutions that fuel METRO’s global transformation. As a key partner, it is building future-ready capabilities that empower us to serve our customers better.”
The new office, located at the International Tech Park in Pune, Maharashtra, is designed with a hybrid-first approach. It features advanced digital infrastructure, collaborative workspaces, activity and team bonding zones, and sustainability-driven architecture. With a capacity to host over 500 employees, the space fosters agility, innovation, and employee well-being.
“Our new office is more than just a new address, it’s a bold step forward in our journey to work as ONE GSC, united in one location. It reflects our ambition to shape the future of METRO while nurturing world-class talent in India. At METRO GSC India, people are at the heart of everything we do, and this space empowers our teams to collaborate, innovate, and create impactful solutions at a global scale,” said Sreeman Murthy, CEO, METRO Global Solution Centre India.
From Pune, METRO GSC India delivers strategic solutions across areas of Finance, Marketing & Design, Master Data, IT & Cybersecurity, Data & Business Intelligence, Strategy, and People & Culture. These capabilities efficiently support METRO’s implementation of its “sCore” strategy in driving sustainable growth, empowering digital transformation, and strengthening business excellence for its global wholesale operations that serve millions of HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, Caterers, Cafés) customers and independent traders across 30+ countries.
Looking ahead, METRO Global Solution Centre India will continue to build future-ready capabilities by increasing the talent base and deepen functional expertise aligned with METRO’s global strategy.
METRO is a leading international food wholesaler which specialises in serving the needs of hotels, restaurants, and caterers (HoReCa) as well as independent resellers (Traders). Around the world, METRO has approx. 15 million customers who benefit from the wholesale company’s unique multichannel mix: customers can purchase their goods in one of the large stores in their area as well as by delivery (Food Service Distribution, FSD) – all digitally supported and connected. In parallel, METRO MARKETS is being developed as an international online marketplace for the needs of professional customers which has been growing and expanding continuously since 2019. Acting sustainably is one of the company principles of METRO which has been listed in various sustainability indices and rankings, including MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. METRO operates in more than 30 countries and employs over 85,000 people worldwide. Fiinews.com
