Talk:Olaf Koch

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@MarcosFernandezMETROAG: I am replying here as I have not had time to take a good look. I will state that as the fourth-largest retailer in the world the CEO should have enough notability to have an article. I do want to mention that "if" this article is approved be cautious about COI editing. I just glanced at it but I need to also mention that the Reuters sources that begin with ""Metro names" or "Metro promotes" needs to be looked at to make sure they are not published company releases. The draft states, the subject "published several books in the field of IT" and I would think there is some sources for these? I have been sick so going to Urgent Care and will look later. Otr500 (talk) 17:20, 15 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

@Otr500: Thanks for looking into this. I hope you are feeling better! Regarding your questions: The Reuters sources are normal newswire pieces, so no advertorials. And here are sources for the books Olaf Koch published (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, 9, 10). However, in the meantime a user declined my submission, which surprised me a bit as I don't understand this suggestion as a spunout of the Metro AG article. What do you think? Best MarcosFernandezMETROAG (talk) 15:16, 21 January 2020 (UTC)[reply]

@Otr500: Hi there, I'd like to add following paragraph about the work of Olaf Koch in the "Career" paragraph:

One of his main priorities has been people engagement. He is truly convinced about the fact, that in the retail and wholesale industry it’s all about people. Under his leadership [[1]] started to measure employee engagement, which was low (2011 EEI: 61) and has continuously improved (above 70). Working on the company culture became a top priority. In this context Metro also used media illustrate the company's purpose: to serve independent entrepreneurs. It turned out that music was a very effective was to boost morale and create belonging. The music and the videos made an emotional connection between people and company helping to further boost the culture of the company. Sources: LEAD network - The journey to 50/50 and Music video "Our Journey's Just Begun" What do you think? Best regards, MarcosFernandezMETROAG

Reviewer Note

See discussions at Talk:Metro AG. Accepting. Robert McClenon (talk) 02:53, 13 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Update of his role

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Dear all,

I would like to suggest to update the role of Olaf Koch as he left the company Metro AG. Please note that I have a financial conflict of interest as I am working in the communications department of Metro AG. I hope that uninvolved editors could review my suggestion and make the change.

introduction

1. Please remove the second sentence of the introduction section:

He is CEO of Metro AG

2. Please add the following as the second sentence of the introduction section:

He was CEO of Metro AG from 2012 to 2020.

3. Reference:

https://www.wiwo.de/unternehmen/handel/grosshandel-metro-verliert-ihren-vorstandschef-olaf-koch/26117738.html

4. Reason for change being made:

Olaf Koch left the company as of 31st of December, 2020

Greatly appreciate the update. Let me know if there are any questions. Best, MarcosFernandezMETROAG (talk) 11:12, 2 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Go ahead: I have reviewed these proposed changes and suggest that you go ahead and make the proposed changes to the page. Ben ❯❯❯ Talk 20:14, 2 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Dear @Shadowrvn728: Thank you, I have just made the changes. Best regards, MarcosFernandezMETROAG (talk) 09:39, 7 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]