Marco Landolt

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About Marco Landolt

In my roles as Chief Real Estate Officer, COO, and CEO, I've often been asked how critical strategic expansion and operational leadership have been in shaping my career and the growth of the organizations I've served. My answer is straightforward: it is absolutely essential. As a C-level executive who propels growth, drives large-scale transformation, and optimizes operational performance, I know the value of my role. This understanding has enabled me to build high-impact teams and guide leaders to achieve unprecedented success across the retail, commercial real estate, and operations. Throughout my career, I have always looked for chances to come up with new ideas, improve methods, and make operations more efficient, which has led to significant growth. At Lidl US, I led transformational expansion, establishing and growing Lidl’s presence along the East Coast, which included expanding from 35 to 177 stores, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring streamlined operations. At Lidl, I strive to unlock potential and push for excellence through a philosophy based on six core elements: 1. Market-Driven Expansion 2. Cost Efficiency and Optimization 3. Site and Portfolio Strategy 4. Building and Empowering High-Performing Teams 5. Long-Term Operational Resilience 6. Customer-Driven Innovation and Insight Delivering measurable results, creating pathways for sustainable growth, and building a culture of excellence are how I define success. My career at Lidl reflects this commitment. Specialties: M&A and Business Integration, P&L Management, Sales Growth, Executive Leadership & Team Management, Strategic Planning & Market Expansion, Real Estate Development & Portfolio Management, Operational Efficiency & Supply Chain Optimization, Cost Management & Financial Analysis, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Government Relations, Fluent in German, English, and French