RRHI appoints new managing director for supermarket unit

MANILA, Philippines — Gokongwei-owned Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI) has appointed its veteran manager Stanley Co as managing director of the company’s supermarket segment, which comprises Robinsons Supermarket, The Marketplace, Shopwise, Robinsons Easymart and No Brand.

Co has been with RRHI for 18 years. He served as the group general manager for the DIY Segment of RRHI before being appointed deputy managing director of the supermarket segment on March 1, 2021.

His appointment takes effect on Oct. 1 and he will be succeeding Justiniano Gadia, who will be retiring on Sept. 3.

Gadia will continue to be part of RRHI on an advisory role. Prior to his retirement, Gadia fulfilled pivotal leadership positions in Universal Robina Corp. for 10 years and RRHI over the last 19 years. He also served as the head of RRHI’s supermarket segment for 16 years.

Co completed his Masters in Business Administration from the De La Salle University in 2003 and his undergraduate studies in Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Major in Economics from the University of Sto. Tomas in 1998.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to lead the supermarket segment towards omni-channel retailing and for our banners to become the customers’ stores of choice. With the dynamic nature of retail and the disruptions brought about by COVID-19, there is much room for further innovation in the business to make shopping safe, convenient, and delightful for both our offline and online customers. We are building upon the foundations built from Mr. Jody’s brilliant career in RRHI, and it has truly been an honor to work with someone who is so passionate, progressive and transparent,” said Co.

“Robinsons Retail has long been a part of the everyday lives of our shoppers, where we constantly strive for our banners to be reliable and trusted partners that meet their needs. Jody and Stanley have been instrumental in many of our achievements as a multi-format retailer, and with Stanley’s solid track record as a manager, I believe that he will continue Jody’s legacy in paving the supermarket segment’s path towards more milestones and new frontiers for growth. I would also like to thank Jody for his years of service in RRHI and wish him well on his retirement, and we look forward to him joining us as an adviser,” said Robina Gokongwei Pe, RRHI president and CEO.