German Armin Michaely, aged 54, has managed Ikea-Centres Russia since March 2013. After 22 years at the German office, he has restarted mall expansion in Russia, which previously stopped in 2012. Sophie Baqué met an inspiring and confident business leader to hear why it is the right time to enter Russia.
Sophie Baqué: Could you showcase the firm Ikea-Centres Russia?
Armin Michaely: Ikea-Centres Russia is the country’s largest shopping centre owner, with 2.2 million retail sq.m. We...