HISTORY IT STARTED IN 1967 We set out to provide services to a network of retailers so they can better deliver quality electronics, appliances and solutions to consumers. That is still at the heart of what we do. RELEVANT TODAY AND IN THE FUTURE CHANGED WORLD New technologies are inspiring new consumer behaviors and have created a retail landscape that is both complex and exciting. With one foot in the present and the other in the future, we act today and build for tomorrow. HISTORY MILESTONES 1967 WE WERE FOUNDED BY GUNNAR NYGREN 1971 THE EXPERT BRAND WAS ESTABLISHED 2020 TODAY OUR GROUP HAS A RETAIL TURNOVER ABOVE €15BN STRATEGY WE THINK & ACT FOR THE LONG TERM Focusing on sustainable, profitable business is in our DNA. We achieve this by focusing on our ambition to be real and relevant in all relationships we engage in; with our consumers, within the group and with the partners we work with. REAL OMNICHANNEL We let go of fixed ideas to create solutions that truly help people when they need it. We do the same in our omnichannel strategy. We believe in physical stores, we believe in digital and we believe in the powerful combination of the two. ADDING VALUE DEVELOPING THE GROUP’S BUSINESS We embrace and leverage the diversity of our group, while at the same time focusing on where we can add value by working as one unit, whilst developing business relationships with the leading suppliers in our industry. STRONG TRADEMARK EXPERT The Expert brand is associated with competence in our industry and amongst consumers. The Expert Group is the trademark owner, develops and protects it while delivering retail services to all countries. MEET US AMBITION: REAL & RELEVANT Retail is in our blood. This means we go above and beyond for people - our retailers, suppliers, and customers - to create solutions that are relevant. We do not cling to fixed solutions, we create what is needed, when it is needed, for those who need it. We bring our real selves into our work and we strive towards constant relevance. Every day. Now and in the future. PURPOSE: WE MAKE 1+1=3. We go surpass professional service as well as being down-to-earth, committed, and caring. We are part of the same family and act and think long-term, whether that is in terms of innovative solutions or business relationships. Every day, when we go to work, it is to make sure that all of us are thriving - today and tomorrow. 42,264 PEOPLE AT EXPERT GROUP 22 COUNTRIES 1967 YEAR OF ORIGIN TEAM THE INTERNATIONAL EXPERT TEAM Expert International exists to represent the interest of all countries within the group. With a small and competent team in Zug, Switzerland and Zagreb, Croatia, we focus our efforts on adding value to the group in a pragmatic and cost-efficient way. MANAGING DIRECTOR Jens Stroemnes CFO Peter Burri DIRECTOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS & IT Yannis Kokkaliaris DIRECTOR HOME APPLIANCES Otto Bachmann ASSISTANT TO MANAGING DIRECTOR Monika Wolfisberg DIGITAL STRATEGIST Dario Sipos DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER Petra Mezdjic GOVERNANCE OUR SUPERVISORY BOARD Expert International is owned by countries in the group, and the members of the Supervisory Board represent the countries in the management of the company and the group. PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD Ciaran O'Reilly BELGIUM Olivier Lanckriet CZECH REPUBLIC Peter Weiss GERMANY Dr. Stefan Müller ITALY Roberto Omati ABOUT US Expert Group is the heart of a global retailer network, providing support, services, and solutions for our members. On behalf of our members, we navigate the future, negotiate, develop strategic solutions, and enable business relationships. We show up and do what is needed to keep developing a sustainable and profitable business. ALL RIGHT RESERVED. ©2021 LOOKING FOR A PRODUCT Country finder Choose your country MAIN OFFICE Expert International GmbH Baarerstrasse 22 CH-6300 Zug CONTACT US E-Mail: office@expert.org PRIVACY POLICY We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. COOKIE SETTINGSACCEPT X