János Györki

As Director of Real Estate, I am responsible for the strategic development, expansion, and optimization of ALDI Hungary’s real estate portfolio. I have successfully led the opening of numerous new locations across the country, significantly contributing to the company’s sustained growth.

My core responsibilities include:

• Identifying and acquiring new real estate opportunities
• Leading the planning and execution of new store construction projects
• Serving as project lead for warehouse development initiatives
• Overseeing the ongoing development and maintenance of the national store network
• Optimizing the existing real estate portfolio to support long-term operational efficiency and profitability

As Head of E-Commerce, I initiated and led the development of ALDI Hungary’s E-Commerce channels—including dropshipping and grocery home delivery—during the COVID-19 pandemic. I was responsible for building a small but rapidly expanding team and reported directly to the Country Managing Director.

Key responsibilities included:

• Leading E-Commerce initiatives from concept to execution
• Establishing and scaling digital sales channels
• Designing and optimizing internal operational processes
• Analyzing customer behavior in the digital environment to inform strategic decisions e-customer behaviour

As Manager of the Internal Audit Department, I was primarily responsible for overseeing audit activities within the Hungarian organization, with a focus on high-value projects, contracts, and tendering processes. My work covered a broad range of operational areas, including corporate purchasing, store operations, logistics, real estate, and financial accounting. I reported directly to the Country Managing Director. Additionally, I was an active member of ALDI Süd’s International Internal Audit Department, regularly participating in cross-border audits.

As Area Manager, I was responsible for overseeing the operations of six stores, managing a team of over 100 employees. In my role as employer of record for the store staff, I handled recruitment, performance management, and personnel development. I also contributed to various strategic projects and had the opportunity to demonstrate my organizational skills by coordinating the successful opening of a new store in 2018.