A milestone and a new president for EDRA

COLOGNE — The European DIY Retail Association, which is celebrating its 15^th anniversary this year, has named OBI head Sergio Giroldi as its president. His predecessor, Régis Degelcke, is leaving to join France’s Groupe Auchan. From its original European mandate, the EDRA has expanded to a global presence since establishing the Global Home Improvement Network.