METRO : Nourish the health and well-being of our communities

Eric La Flèche, President and Chief Executive Officer of METRO, will look back on the journey of the company, which is celebrating 75 years of history this year. More specifically, he will talk about the acquisition of the Jean Coutu Group in 2018, which made METRO a leader in food and pharmacy in Quebec and Ontario. In a discussion, Mr. La Flèche will share his vision for the company, which is focused on the health and well-being of communities, and how the complementary nature of its food and pharmacy networks will enable the company to launch the Moi rewards program, the largest loyalty coalition in Quebec.

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Biography

Eric La Flèche

Eric La Flèche joined METRO in 1991 and was appointed CEO in April 2008. METRO is renowned for its customer focus, operational excellence and financial discipline. In 2018, METRO completed the acquisition of the Jean Coutu Group, a $4.5 billion transaction that confirmed METRO’s leadership position in the food and pharmacy industry. With annual revenues of more than $19 billion, the company and its affiliates operate over 1,600 supermarkets and pharmacies, and its team of 95,000 strives every day to provide the best customer experience in each of its banners across Quebec and Ontario. 

Mr. La Flèche holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a civil law degree from the University of Ottawa. He is a director of METRO and of BMO Financial Group. He is also actively involved with several organizations in Quebec, including Centraide of Greater Montreal and the Montreal Neurological Institute.

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