Natalia Sommer to Head Magnit’s Department of Quality Management System

Krasnodar, May 07, 2020: PJSC «Magnit» (MOEX and LSE: MGNT; hereinafter – the Company, Group), one of the leading Russian retailers, announces the appointment of Natalia Sommer to the position of Director of Department of Quality Management System.

Her key objectives will be to support and enhance the quality management system, comprehensive system for supplier evaluation, product quality monitoring and improvement along the entire supply chain, as well as to conduct internal audits and prepare for third-party certification audits.

Natalia Sommer has almost 20 years’ experience in quality assurance and food safety. Before joining Magnit, she served for many years as the head of the Quality Assurance Department at Metro Cash&Carry. Natalia also chairs the Quality Committee of the Retail Companies Association (ACORT).

«I’m very excited to welcome Natalia to Magnit’s team. We have always devoted a lot of attention to the quality of our products, and made a significant number of steps in that direction during the past year. However, we wish to continue developing this pivotal aspect of our business in order to become the first-choice grocery retailer for Russian customers. I’m certain that Natalia’s outstanding experience and profound expertise will allow us to markedly improve the quality of Magnit’s offering to the customers», —noted Vladimir Sorokin, Deputy CEO and Commercial Director of Magnit Retail Chain.

«I’m inspired by the changes happening in Magnit and feel very enthusiastic about tackling the ambitious challenges faced by the Company. Retail is one of the most competitive industries—here, assuring the quality of products along the entire length of the supply chain up to the shopper’s basket is an essential tool for strengthening the loyalty of our customers. My task is to align Magnit’s quality management system with international standards», — commented Natalia Sommer, Magnit’s Director of Department of Quality Management System.