Ikea has appointed Marek Feltl as chief executive of the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia as of July. Feltl moves across from Italy, where he was deputy chief executive. He succeeds Andrew North, who will begin a new role in Ikea franchise partner development in Asia. Feltl said: “My main job is to ensure Ikea’s growth in Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia and use my experience from Italy.” In 2011, sales in Czech Republic declined for the second consecutive year.

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