Arvind Mediratta, a retail industry veteran with over three decades of experience, was awarded ‘‘The Most Promising Business Leader of Asia 2020’ by The Economic Times at the recently held 5th edition of Asian Business Leaders Conclave 2020. Arvind has been instrumental in turning METRO’s business profitable in India, and expanding the business into newer geographies. Arvind is also the chairperson of FICCI’s committee on Retail and internal trade.
METRO has completed 17 years of operations in India and currently operates 28 wholesale distribution centers under the brand METRO Wholesale across 18 cities in India. The company has been helping the small and independent businesses, especially the traders and kiranas with technology, digital payment solutions, modernization of operations and improved business outcomes.