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Ex-Kanzler: Gerhard Schröder wird Aufsichtsrat von russischer Supermarktkette Hyperglobus

Altkanzler Gerhard Schröder hat einen neuen Posten in Russland angenommen. Er soll bei der Ausrichtung von Einzelhändler Hyperglobus helfen.

Ex-Kanzler: Gerhard Schröder wird Aufsichtsrat von russischer Supermarktkette Hyperglobus

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has joined the board of directors of Russian retail chain Hyperglobus, according to several Russian media reports citing the company. Schröder's involvement is said to be aimed at assisting the management and strategic direction of the Russian business. Hyperglobus's owner, Thomas Bruch, explained that he sought Schröder's expertise for the board seat.

The former chancellor claims his "dialogue-oriented approach" will be helpful. Hyperglobus was separated from German Globus Holding in 2025, but continues to operate under the Globus brand. Bruch served as Globus Holding's CEO until 2020, after which his son Matthias Bruch assumed leadership. The Bruch family is the majority shareholder of the company.

Bruch attended the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg in June, a move that drew criticism from some Europeans. Schröder is quoted as saying, "It is important that entrepreneurs like Thomas Bruch and companies like Hyperglobus continue to establish economic relations with Russia and invest in Russia."

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