Jurgen Schreiber
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Jurgen Schreiber was CEO and President of Shoppers Drug Mart
Corp., also known as "Pharmaprix" in the Quebec province, from March 30, 2007 until his resignation on January 26,2011. Schreiber joined Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in June 2001. Schreiber was replaced by David M. Williams, the Chairman of the board of Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation, as Interim President & Chief Executive Officer after his resignation was announced.
, he had a five-year career as the Chief Executive Officer "Health and Beauty Europe" at A.S. Watson, a subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa
Ltd, owner of the world's largest network of health and beauty stores. In this capacity, he was responsible for more than 4,000 stores in 23 countries. These stores, operating under 10 brands, include Superdrug
(U.K.), ICI Paris XL (Benelux), Kruidvat (Netherlands and Belgium), Trekpleister (Netherlands), Savers (U.K. and Netherlands), Drogas (Latvia and Lithuania), Rossmann (Germany, Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary) and Spektr (Russia). Prior to joining A.S. Watson Group, Schreiber had a 14-year career with Reckitt Benckiser
, where he progressed through many senior management positions in the U.K., Germany, Spain, Netherlands, China and Singapore.
Schreiber attended the University of Mannheim
in Germany, where he graduated with a Master of Arts in Business Administration.
His reported annual compensation in 2007 at Shoppers Drug Mart
was 2.7 million dollars (CAD).
Resignation announced Jan 26,2011 see press release
Shoppers Drug Mart
Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation is Canada's largest pharmacy chain with more than 1,241 stores operating under the names Shoppers Drug Mart in nine provinces and two territories and Pharmaprix in Quebec as well as in Hawkesbury, Ontario....
Corp., also known as "Pharmaprix" in the Quebec province, from March 30, 2007 until his resignation on January 26,2011. Schreiber joined Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in June 2001. Schreiber was replaced by David M. Williams, the Chairman of the board of Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation, as Interim President & Chief Executive Officer after his resignation was announced.
Biography
Prior to joining Shoppers Drug MartShoppers Drug Mart
Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation is Canada's largest pharmacy chain with more than 1,241 stores operating under the names Shoppers Drug Mart in nine provinces and two territories and Pharmaprix in Quebec as well as in Hawkesbury, Ontario....
, he had a five-year career as the Chief Executive Officer "Health and Beauty Europe" at A.S. Watson, a subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa
Hutchison Whampoa
Hutchison Whampoa Limited or HWL of Hong Kong is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. HWL is an international corporation with a diverse array of holdings which includes the world's biggest port and telecommunication operations in 14...
Ltd, owner of the world's largest network of health and beauty stores. In this capacity, he was responsible for more than 4,000 stores in 23 countries. These stores, operating under 10 brands, include Superdrug
Superdrug
Superdrug Stores PLC is Britain's second-largest beauty and health retailer behind Boots. Superdrug - part of the AS Watson Group which in turn is part of the Hong Kong conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa - is a UK based company with over 890 stores, which since 2006, includes the Republic of Ireland...
(U.K.), ICI Paris XL (Benelux), Kruidvat (Netherlands and Belgium), Trekpleister (Netherlands), Savers (U.K. and Netherlands), Drogas (Latvia and Lithuania), Rossmann (Germany, Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary) and Spektr (Russia). Prior to joining A.S. Watson Group, Schreiber had a 14-year career with Reckitt Benckiser
Reckitt Benckiser
Reckitt Benckiser plc is a global consumer goods company headquartered in Slough, United Kingdom. It is the world's largest producer of household products and a major producer of consumer healthcare and personal products...
, where he progressed through many senior management positions in the U.K., Germany, Spain, Netherlands, China and Singapore.
Schreiber attended the University of Mannheim
University of Mannheim
The University of Mannheim is one of the younger German universities. It offers Bachelor, Master, and PhD degrees.The University is mainly located in Mannheim’s palace the largest baroque palace in Germany. The whole city center of Mannheim is aligned symmetrically to the palace.About 800 scholars...
in Germany, where he graduated with a Master of Arts in Business Administration.
His reported annual compensation in 2007 at Shoppers Drug Mart
Shoppers Drug Mart
Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation is Canada's largest pharmacy chain with more than 1,241 stores operating under the names Shoppers Drug Mart in nine provinces and two territories and Pharmaprix in Quebec as well as in Hawkesbury, Ontario....
was 2.7 million dollars (CAD).
Resignation announced Jan 26,2011 see press release